Château de Montdardier

Montdardier, France

Château de Montdardier was built in the 12th century to the site of smaller fortification mentioned first time in 1099. The current appearance dates from the restoration made in 1860.

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Route du Vigan 5077A, Montdardier, France
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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3.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

corinne vella (11 months ago)
Joël Barral (11 months ago)
Dommage qu'ill soit en si mauvais état et si peut mis en valeur.
Jean Luc Burtet (11 months ago)
Ne se visite pas.
patricia seulin (12 months ago)
Nelio Scrat (2 years ago)
Difficile de le rater dans le paysage tant il dénote des habitations traditionnelles du causse de Blandas. Les premières fondations datent du XIIème siècle, maintes fois remaniées, les tours actuelles datent de 1860. C'est un célèbre architecte, Viollet-le-Duc, qui en est le créateur. Monument historique depuis 1989.
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