What remains of Retourtour castle today?

Only ruins remain, the castle having fallen into disuse after succession disputes in the 14th century.

Where is Retourtour castle located?

It stands in the commune of Lamastre, in the Ardèche department, on a hill above a bend of the Doux river.

Can visitors go inside the castle?

No, only outdoor ruins can be seen, there is no interior to visit.

What is the legend of the dragoons of Lamastre about?

It tells of a tyrannical lord who terrorised the area in the 17th century until five dragoons came to free the townspeople.

Château de Retourtour

Retourtour Castle

Lamastre

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Lamastre

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Château de Retourtour stands in Lamastre (Ardèche), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The ruins of the Retourtour castle stand on a hill within a loop of the Doux river, near Lamastre in the Ardèche region. Built in the 10th century by the Pagan-Retourtour family, the stronghold reportedly fell into ruin after succession disputes in the 14th century. Little remains today beyond scattered remnants, tied to a local legend of a tyrannical lord and five dragoons who came to free the townspeople.

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What to know

The site consists of ruins, with no restored building open for visits.
No opening hours or admission fees are available for this site.
Reaching it involves a short walk up a hill overlooking a bend of the Doux river.
It is better suited to an outdoor stroll than an organised indoor tour.

Where this château is

Lamastre · Ardèche · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

07270 Lamastre

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What remains of Retourtour castle today?: Only ruins remain, the castle having fallen into disuse after succession disputes in the 14th century.
Where is Retourtour castle located?: It stands in the commune of Lamastre, in the Ardèche department, on a hill above a bend of the Doux river.
Can visitors go inside the castle?: No, only outdoor ruins can be seen, there is no interior to visit.
What is the legend of the dragoons of Lamastre about?: It tells of a tyrannical lord who terrorised the area in the 17th century until five dragoons came to free the townspeople.