Château de Fournels

Fournels, France

Strategically positioned to dominate three valleys, Château de Fournels was a fortified house with defensive towers and thick walls. Once showcasing period furniture, tapestries, and artwork, it now stands abandoned and empty.

Rebuilt in 1573 by Jean d'Apcher, an illegitimate son legitimized in 1571, the castle became part of the Apcher barons' extensive holdings. Members of the Apcher family played notable roles in history, including participating in Crusades and owning a chain of strongholds. Later tied to the Lastic and Michel du Roc families, its occupants included figures connected to Napoleon's court and French military history.The estate has passed through generations of descendants and was partially listed as a historical monument in 1961.

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Fournels, France

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Founded: 1573
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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