Château de Barbarin, château à Revel-Tourdan (Isère)
Château de Barbarin is a fortified castle in Revel-Tourdan that sits on a high hill above the old village. Built with molasse stone and pebbles, it displays a strong robust silhouette that dominates the Bievre plain below.
The castle was founded in the 14th century as a square watchtower built by the Revel family. Over the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the site was rebuilt multiple times with new structures and expansions including an added round tower.
Château de Barbarin takes its name from a family that inhabited it across centuries. Today local associations like Gens de Barbarin organize visits and events that bring the castle's history to life for the community.
The castle sits on a hill and is easily accessible by car, with paths around the structure allowing comfortable exploration. During European Heritage Days the site opens to the public and offers guided tours to explore the interior and its history.
The castle contains painted rooms from 1441 that were decorated for noble guests and still show traces of this medieval decoration today. These paintings offer a rare glimpse into the living culture of wealthy families from that era.
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