Château de Montalègre

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Description

Counts of Montalègre have been known since 1268 and the castle was probably built also in the 13th century. The castle dominates the Valley of the Sorgues. The feudal castle consists of an almost square square building with two floors, flanked by four round towers.

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Address
Montalègre, Versols-et-Lapeyre, France

Established
13th century

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