What is there to see at Le Poët-Laval castle?

The ruins of the medieval fortress, including its chapel and walls, testify to 12th-century military architecture in southern Drôme.

When was the castle classified?

The château and its chapel were classified as historical monuments by decree on April 23, 1924.

Is this an organized visitor site?

No, these are classified ruins in open access, without an official visitor infrastructure.

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Le Poët-Laval

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Château et sa chapelle stands in Le Poët-Laval (Drôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 16th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Built in the 12th century, the château of Le Poët-Laval stands on a commanding position in the Drôme region. Today only its ruins remain, including those of its chapel and fortified walls, classified as a historical monument since 1924. The site reflects the feudal architecture of the area.

What to know

The ruins form an ensemble in which the fortification ring and chapel remain the most identifiable elements.
The site dates to the central Middle Ages and represents a type of medieval fortress adapted to the Drôme landscape.
Access and visit conditions are not managed by an official service, as these are classified ruins in an open-air setting.

Where this château is

Le Poët-Laval · Drôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Le Poët-Laval, Drôme

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00117012
Period of construction: 12th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

What is there to see at Le Poët-Laval castle?: The ruins of the medieval fortress, including its chapel and walls, testify to 12th-century military architecture in southern Drôme.
When was the castle classified?: The château and its chapel were classified as historical monuments by decree on April 23, 1924.
Is this an organized visitor site?: No, these are classified ruins in open access, without an official visitor infrastructure.