Who built the château de La Brigue?

It was built between 1376 and 1379 by a junior branch of the Lascaris lords of La Brigue, descended from the Vintimille family.

Is the château de La Brigue in ruins?

Yes, only remains survive, partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1564 and a fire in 1794.

Is the château de La Brigue a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 2 February 1949.

Can the château de La Brigue be visited freely?

No verified opening hours or fees are available, the site is an open-air area of ruins.

Château des Seigneurs de la Brigue

La Brigue

Access

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Where: La Brigue

Château des Seigneurs de la Brigue stands in La Brigue (Alpes-Maritimes), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 14th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Overlooking the village of La Brigue, this fortified castle dates from the 14th century and was built by a junior branch of the Lascaris family, lords of La Brigue. The ruins visible today reflect a turbulent past, marked by an earthquake, a Genoese siege and a fire set during the Revolution. Clearing and consolidation work began in the 1990s, led by the local council and a heritage association.

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What to know

The site consists of ruins and remains rather than an intact building.
Reaching the castle requires walking uphill from the village.
The monument has been a listed historic monument since 1949.
No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available.
The visit suits those interested in medieval ruins rather than a furnished castle.

Where this château is

La Brigue · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

La Brigue, Alpes-Maritimes

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00080683
Period of construction: 12th century, 14th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the château de La Brigue?: It was built between 1376 and 1379 by a junior branch of the Lascaris lords of La Brigue, descended from the Vintimille family.
Is the château de La Brigue in ruins?: Yes, only remains survive, partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1564 and a fire in 1794.
Is the château de La Brigue a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 2 February 1949.
Can the château de La Brigue be visited freely?: No verified opening hours or fees are available, the site is an open-air area of ruins.