Village médiéval déserté de Montchauvet, Medieval archaeological site in Saugues, France.
The medieval village site spreads across the northeastern slopes of Mount Chauvet, reaching an elevation of 1,485 meters in the Margeride mountain range.
Excavations between 1966 and 1991 revealed medieval structures from the 10th to 15th centuries, including defensive fortifications, moats, ramparts, and residential buildings.
The site belonged to the Montchauvet family, with Guillaume de Montchauvet serving as the bailiff of Saugues for the Lord of Mercoeur in the 14th century.
Access to the archaeological site requires advance reservation, and visitors must respect private property regulations during their exploration of the medieval ruins.
Archaeological investigations uncovered Neolithic artifacts, including flint arrowheads, indicating human presence long before the medieval settlement period.
Location: Saugues
Website: http://montchauvet.saugues.pagesperso-orange.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.92920,3.43333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:11
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