What is the keep of Colombières-sur-Orb ?

It is the preserved remnant of Caroz castle, built in the 14th century. A square keep with intact crenellations, listed as a historical monument since 1939.

Why is it called the Devil's castle or the English castle ?

These historic names are associated with Caroz castle, of which this keep is the sole surviving element.

Keep of Colombières-sur-Orb

Colombières-sur-Orb

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Donjon de Colombières-sur-Orb stands in Colombières-sur-Orb (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The square keep overlooking Caylus castle at Colombières-sur-Orb is the sole remaining element of Caroz castle, built in the 14th century. Topped with crenellations, this medieval structure bears the historic names of the Devil's castle or the English castle. Listed as a historical monument, it exemplifies the defensive architecture of the region in the late Middle Ages.

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The keep stands near Caylus castle, making it accessible during a visit to that site.
It is an isolated structure, the sole surviving remnant of the medieval castle from which it originates.
The building dates from the 14th century and retains its original crenellations.

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Colombières-sur-Orb · Hérault · Occitanie

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34390 Colombières-sur-Orb

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00103443
Period of construction: Middle Ages

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What is the keep of Colombières-sur-Orb ?: It is the preserved remnant of Caroz castle, built in the 14th century. A square keep with intact crenellations, listed as a historical monument since 1939.
Why is it called the Devil's castle or the English castle ?: These historic names are associated with Caroz castle, of which this keep is the sole surviving element.