When was Roquedols castle built?

The castle dates from the early 16th century, with the date 1534 inscribed on the stone above the entrance.

What distinguishes the castle's entrance?

The entrance features a semicircular arch framed by pilasters with alternating diamond-pointed and rusticated stone, creating a distinctive decorative effect.

What interior features are notable?

The castle contains a multi-flight staircase with geometrically carved risers, an 18th-century wooden fireplace, and several French-style ceilings decorated with stucco.

Château de Roquedols

Roquedols Castle

Meyrueis

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Where: Meyrueis

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Château de Roquedols stands in Meyrueis (Lozère), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second quarter of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the early 16th century, Roquedols castle comprises two rectangular wings arranged around an interior courtyard and flanked by towers. Constructed from grey sandstone, the building's most striking feature is its 1534 entrance portal, with a semicircular arch framed by pilasters displaying alternating diamond-pointed and rusticated stone. Inside, a multi-flight staircase with geometrically carved risers connects all levels, while period features include an 18th-century wooden fireplace, French-style ceilings, and stucco decoration.

What to know

The château has been registered as a historical monument since 2012.
No visit hours or admission fees are currently documented.
The structure consists of two wings arranged at right angles, flanked by towers and enclosing an interior courtyard.
The interior staircase features multiple flights with geometrically carved decoration on the risers.
18th-century interior elements survive, including a wooden fireplace and French-style ceilings.

Where this château is

Meyrueis · Lozère · Occitanie

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Address

Parc national des Cévennes, Roquedols, 48150 Meyrueis

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA48000015
Period of construction: second quarter of the 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Roquedols castle built?: The castle dates from the early 16th century, with the date 1534 inscribed on the stone above the entrance.
What distinguishes the castle's entrance?: The entrance features a semicircular arch framed by pilasters with alternating diamond-pointed and rusticated stone, creating a distinctive decorative effect.
What interior features are notable?: The castle contains a multi-flight staircase with geometrically carved risers, an 18th-century wooden fireplace, and several French-style ceilings decorated with stucco.