How old is the keep at Montclus ?

The keep dates to the 12th century in its main structure, with features such as corbels that once supported machiolations.

What buildings make up the castle ?

The site comprises a rectangular keep flanked to its south-east by a projection, northern buildings in Romanesque style, and a later classical-period structure attached to the keep's west side.

What is the current status of Montclus ?

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since a 1977 decree.

Château de Montclus

Montclus Castle

Montclus

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Where: Montclus

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Château de Montclus stands in Montclus (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Montclus stands commanding the valley of the Cèze. This medieval castle combines a 12th-century rectangular keep with a polygonal enclosure containing buildings of various periods. The oldest sections display Romanesque architecture, while later additions, notably from the 17th or 18th centuries, show how the site evolved over time.

What to know

The castle exists partly in ruins, particularly among its external buildings.
The enclosure contains barrel-vaulted rooms in its northern section, among the 12th-century remains.
The structure has been listed as a historical monument since 1977.
In the 13th century, Montclus was part of the Sabran barony.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	10:00-13:00
Tuesday	10:00-13:00
Wednesday	10:00-13:00
Thursday (today)	10:00-13:00
Friday	10:00-13:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	10:00-13:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Montclus · Gard · Occitanie

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Address

1 Chem. du Maupas, 30630 Montclus

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00103077
Period of construction: 12th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

How old is the keep at Montclus ?: The keep dates to the 12th century in its main structure, with features such as corbels that once supported machiolations.
What buildings make up the castle ?: The site comprises a rectangular keep flanked to its south-east by a projection, northern buildings in Romanesque style, and a later classical-period structure attached to the keep's west side.
What is the current status of Montclus ?: The castle has been listed as a historical monument since a 1977 decree.