Château de la Roquette, Medieval castle ruins in Rouet, France
The ruins of Château de la Roquette stand on a ridge west of Montagne d'Hortus, facing the eastern edge of Pic Saint-Loup at 225-300 meters altitude.
The castle, first mentioned in the 12th century as Castrum de Rocheta, belonged to the count of Melgueil before passing to the Lautrec family in the 16th century.
A mason from Saint-Martin-de-Londres purchased and dismantled parts of the structure in 1841, with architectural elements relocated to other regional buildings.
The castle remains, designated as a historical monument since 1940, require careful navigation due to their deteriorated state and imprecise location information.
The fortress lost its original name to the adjacent Bévieures farm, derived from Occitan meaning 'place where life is good'.
Location: Rouet
GPS coordinates: 43.79306,3.81889
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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