How old is the Château de Largentière?

Its origins go back to the 13th century, with a tower built by the Bishop of Viviers.

Is the Château de Largentière a listed monument?

It has been inscribed as a historic monument by decree of 31 May 1927.

Why was the château built?

It was meant to protect and control the silver-bearing lead mines in the Ligne valley, contested between the Bishop of Viviers and the Count of Toulouse.

Is the château easy to visit?

It stands on a rocky spur above the terraced village, so reaching it involves an uphill approach.

Château de Largentière

Largentière Castle

Largentière

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Château de Largentière stands in Largentière (Ardèche), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de Largentière stands on a rocky spur above the terraced rooftops of the village, in the Ligne valley in Ardèche. Its origins date to the 13th century, when the Bishop of Viviers had a tower built to oversee the nearby silver mines and assert his rights against the Count of Toulouse. The keep, which grew out of this tower known as Argentaria, rises some thirty metres high with walls three metres thick. The site still bears witness to the medieval rivalry between church and county for control of the silver-bearing lead ore.

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What to know

The château has been a listed historic monument since 1927.
The building overlooks the terraced village of Largentière, meaning visitors should expect an uphill walk to reach it.
No verified opening hours or admission prices are available for this listing.
The site consists mainly of medieval ruins and remains rather than a furnished château.

Where this château is

Largentière · Ardèche · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Le Château, Av. des Marronniers

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00116718
Period of construction: 13th century

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How old is the Château de Largentière?: Its origins go back to the 13th century, with a tower built by the Bishop of Viviers.
Is the Château de Largentière a listed monument?: It has been inscribed as a historic monument by decree of 31 May 1927.
Why was the château built?: It was meant to protect and control the silver-bearing lead mines in the Ligne valley, contested between the Bishop of Viviers and the Count of Toulouse.
Is the château easy to visit?: It stands on a rocky spur above the terraced village, so reaching it involves an uphill approach.