Can you visit Château de Madières?

The castle now operates as a hotel and restaurant, so visiting the monument itself is limited to the areas open to guests.

How old is Château de Madières?

It was built in the 14th century, on a site already recorded as early as the 9th century.

Is Château de Madières a listed historic monument?

It is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering the façades, roofs and the great hall with its fireplace since 1986.

Where is Château de Madières located?

It stands in the commune of Rogues, in the Gard department, at the bottom of the Vis gorges.

Is the castle easy to reach?

The village spans a steep slope within the gorge, meaning a climb is needed to reach it.

Château de Madières

Madières Castle

Rogues

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Château de Madières stands in Rogues (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Overlooking the village of Madières at the bottom of the Vis gorges, this 14th-century castle stands on a promontory that once controlled passage through the valley. Its rectangular layout flanked by three towers, its inner courtyards linked by galleries, and a chapel decorated with mural paintings reflect its medieval architecture. The building now houses a hotel and restaurant, which shapes how it can be visited.

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Where this château is

Rogues · Gard · Occitanie

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Address

303 Route du Cros Hameau de, Madières, 30120 Rogues

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Château phone number

+33 4 67 71 85 38

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00103181
Period of construction: 14th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century

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Can you visit Château de Madières?: The castle now operates as a hotel and restaurant, so visiting the monument itself is limited to the areas open to guests.
How old is Château de Madières?: It was built in the 14th century, on a site already recorded as early as the 9th century.
Is Château de Madières a listed historic monument?: It is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering the façades, roofs and the great hall with its fireplace since 1986.
Where is Château de Madières located?: It stands in the commune of Rogues, in the Gard department, at the bottom of the Vis gorges.
Is the castle easy to reach?: The village spans a steep slope within the gorge, meaning a climb is needed to reach it.