What remains of the château de La Tourette?

Ruins of the medieval castle survive, notably its square keep, alongside a fortified house from the 15th and 16th centuries that is in better condition.

How old is the château de La Tourette?

The original castle dates back to the 14th century, while the adjoining fortified house was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Is the château de La Tourette a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a 1996 order.

Where is the château de La Tourette located?

It stands in the commune of Vernoux-en-Vivarais, in the Ardèche département.

Château de la Tourette

Tourette Castle

Vernoux-en-Vivarais

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Where: Vernoux-en-Vivarais

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Château de La Tourette stands in Vernoux-en-Vivarais (Ardèche), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Vernoux-en-Vivarais, the château de La Tourette stands on a defensive site marked by the remains of a square 14th century keep. Next to it rises a fortified house from the 15th and 16th centuries, built to block access on a broad masonry terrace. The site shows two layers of fortification set on the same rocky spur.

What to know

The original château survives only as ruins, including the square keep.
The neighbouring fortified house, from the 15th and 16th centuries, retains its façades and roofs.
The site has been a listed historic monument since 1996.
No verified information is available on opening hours, prices or access conditions.

Where this château is

Vernoux-en-Vivarais · Ardèche · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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07240 Vernoux-en-Vivarais

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA07000002
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century, 16th century

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What remains of the château de La Tourette?: Ruins of the medieval castle survive, notably its square keep, alongside a fortified house from the 15th and 16th centuries that is in better condition.
How old is the château de La Tourette?: The original castle dates back to the 14th century, while the adjoining fortified house was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Is the château de La Tourette a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a 1996 order.
Where is the château de La Tourette located?: It stands in the commune of Vernoux-en-Vivarais, in the Ardèche département.