Château des Tourettes
Tourettes Castle
Les Tourrettes
Access
No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Les Tourrettes
To make a day of it
Open within 20 km
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Château des Tourettes stands in Les Tourrettes (Drôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
The Château des Tourettes, located in Les Tourrettes in the Drôme region, preserves the remains of a medieval fortress built in the 12th century. These ruins testify to the defensive architecture of the period. The site, registered as a historic monument, remains open to visitors interested in exploring this heritage.
What to know
- These are remains rather than a fully preserved castle: expect ruins rather than an intact structure.
- No information is currently available regarding opening hours, fees, or visiting conditions.
- The monument has been registered since 1962 and is protected as part of French heritage.
Where this château is
Les Tourrettes · Drôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
Les Tourrettes, Drôme
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Period of construction
- 12th century, 16th century
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Frequently asked
- What can you see at Château des Tourettes?
- You will find the remains of a 12th-century fortress, registered as a historic monument since 1962.
- Can you visit Château des Tourettes?
- The site remains accessible, though no opening hours or admission fees are documented; local inquiry is advised before visiting.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22966911
- Mérimée PA00117080