Top 4 Castles around Charmes-Sur-Rhône

Worth seeing small castle with exhibitions.

very nice view from the castle

St-Laurent-du-Pape: The Château du Bousquet, built between the 16th and 18th centuries, is listed as a historic monument.

From its rocky outcrop it stands majestically like a sentinel over the Rhone Valley. It stands majestically from its rocky outcrop like a sentinel over the Rhône Valley.

beautiful place, beautiful panorama a little steep

A majestic building built in the 11th century, the Château de Crussol still stands proudly on its rocky outcrop dominating the Rhône valley, from the Ardèche hills to the foot of the Vercors. Located on a limestone massif rich in biodiversity, the Crussol site is the subject of a Natura 2000 protection program and is classified as a Sensitive Natural Area. From April to October, nature discovery walks are organized around themes such as: orchids, small animals, trees or geology. These walks are free and led by nature guides.

The castle was built from the middle of the 16th century by Alexandre de La Marette, Baron de Pierregourde, lord of the region, to replace his castle devastated by the Wars of Religion (but whose ruins are still visible in the town). neighbor of Gilhac-et-Bruzac). We especially observe the tower and the southern facade, built of pebbles collected in the course of the Eyrieux. In addition, the very steep roof is covered with glazed tiles. The castle now houses municipal services and associations. In addition, art exhibitions are hosted there regularly.

Crussol Castle is an 11th century medieval fortress, now in ruins. It stands 200m above the city of Valencia. The disappearance of the castle is partly due to a mining explosion in a quarry below the castle, lightning in the 1950s and a major landslide in 2014. It is worth taking a short detour on your route!