Château Gaillard, Heritage castle in Alès, France
The stone castle features thick limestone walls, spacious inner courtyards, and defensive structures positioned on elevated terrain overlooking the surrounding landscape.
The castle gained recognition in 1500 when King Francis I granted the entire estate to gardener Dom Pacello in exchange for annual orange flower offerings.
The site maintains France's earliest Renaissance gardens, where Dom Pacello da Mercogliano introduced the first orange trees to the French territory.
The castle opens its doors for guided tours from March through November, allowing visitors to explore the gardens, terraces, and historical structures.
The estate includes seven different forest paths named 'paths to paradise' that connect various sections of the royal gardens and surrounding woodland.
Location: Alès
GPS coordinates: 48.72064,2.53371
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:09
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