Château de la Roche-Maurice Ruins

Roche-Maurice, France

According a legend, the original castle in Roche-Maurice was built by lord Élorn in the 5th century. However the first Château de la Roche-Maurice was built in the 11th century. It was demolished due the royal order in 1490.

Address

Place du Château, Roche-Maurice, France

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Ruins in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Geneviève NICOLIER (8 months ago)
I really liked the view. It must be beautiful in the fall

LA GUEVELITA (8 months ago)
Free and secure access ... in the past you had to trudge to reach the top! The view is superb from above.

gacha MDR (9 months ago)
Very beautiful place, very well preserved, very pretty with the lights in the evening in addition we capture well

Nathan Ronchetti (2 years ago)
It was free and good views. Was a nice short break in a ride

Georges Guillarm (2 years ago)
Pas beaucoup changé depuis 1985 (photos de mariage)

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