Castle Le Castellas of Saint-Bonnet-de-Salendrinque

Castle le Castellas sits on a rocky outcrop above the Salendrinque river with a square tower rising in two levels and thick defensive walls surrounding the structure. The building displays an L-shaped footprint, with the original guardhouse retaining medieval paving and windows topped with distinctive architectural details.

The fortress began in 864 as a Carolingian structure built on the site of an earlier Roman settlement. Later modifications during the 12th and 17th centuries transformed it to meet the changing needs of those eras.

The castle displays features of both a medieval fortress and a later residence, reflecting how it was adapted over centuries. Visitors can observe the different architectural styles that mark these distinct periods of use.

The site is located in the Gard department and can be reached with standard navigation tools. Planning your route ahead is helpful since the location sits in a rural area with limited surrounding development.

The structure retains original medieval paving in the guardhouse, a detail rarely found preserved in rural fortifications of this era. These surviving floor surfaces offer visitors a rare glimpse into the everyday reality of medieval watch duties.

Location: Saint-Bonnet-de-Salendrinque

GPS coordinates: 44.03750,3.86778

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21