Can you visit the Château de la Garde freely?

The site is in ruins and hard to reach, and no organised visits are documented.

How old is the Château de la Garde?

It was likely built at the end of the 14th century.

What is the link between the Château de la Garde and the Château d'Apcher?

The Château de la Garde was meant to protect the Château d'Apcher, located further south, on behalf of the barony of Apchier.

What remains of the Château de la Garde today?

What survives is mainly a shield wall of bossed stone, 2.40 metres thick, with no moat in front of it.

Château de la Garde

Garde Castle

Albaret-Sainte-Marie

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Albaret-Sainte-Marie

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Open within 20 km

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Château de la Garde stands in Albaret-Sainte-Marie (Lozère), in the Occitanie region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Perched above the Truyère gorges, the Château de la Garde, sometimes called Château de La Roche, still shows the remains of its shield wall in the commune of Albaret-Sainte-Marie, Lozère. Likely built at the end of the 14th century by the barony of Apchier, it served as a watchtower facing the lands of Mercœur and Auvergne. Now reduced to ruins, the site remains hard to reach and appeals more to those interested in medieval history than to visitors seeking an easy outing.

Written from Château de la Garde

What to know

The castle is in ruins and difficult to access, sturdy footwear is recommended for uneven ground.
No opening hours or admission fees are known for this site.
The monument stands isolated in the countryside, overlooking the Truyère valley.
The main visible remains are those of a shield wall over two metres thick.

Where this château is

Albaret-Sainte-Marie · Lozère · Occitanie

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Address

48200 Albaret-Sainte-Marie

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de la Garde freely?: The site is in ruins and hard to reach, and no organised visits are documented.
How old is the Château de la Garde?: It was likely built at the end of the 14th century.
What is the link between the Château de la Garde and the Château d'Apcher?: The Château de la Garde was meant to protect the Château d'Apcher, located further south, on behalf of the barony of Apchier.
What remains of the Château de la Garde today?: What survives is mainly a shield wall of bossed stone, 2.40 metres thick, with no moat in front of it.