Commanderie de Richerenches
Commanderie de Richerenches, Templar Commandery in Richerenches, France.
The Commandery features a large barn measuring 32 meters long by 11 meters wide, supported by buttresses and topped with a defensive-style roof.
Founded in 1136 by Templar brother Arnaud de Bedos, the commandery was established with support from local lord Hugues de Bourbouton and Bishop Pons de Grillon.
The Templars constructed a fortified farm and chapel, completed in 1147, while also working to drain the surrounding marshlands for agricultural development.
The site offers guided tours throughout the year and includes a walking circuit with six marked historical points for visitors to explore.
The chapel retains its original defensive elements, including arrow slits and traces of machicolations, demonstrating medieval military architecture.
Location: Richerenches
GPS coordinates: 44.36010,4.91253
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:09
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