Château de La Brigue

La Brigue, France

Château de La Brigue was built by the Ventimiglia family between 1376-1379. In 1543 small bastions were added to the main building. An earthquake partially destroyed the castle in 1546, but it was used to resist a Genoese attack in 1625. The castle was set on fire by the French troops during the French revolution in 1794 and since it has been lying in ruins.

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Founded: 1376-1379
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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serge Griffon (3 years ago)
Medieval castle. In a typical and friendly village
emile dumez (6 years ago)
Bruno Conti Rossini (6 years ago)
a parte la posizione suggestiva, le rovine non sono accessibili e quindi non c'é granché da vedere. Comunque il luogo é suggestivo e val bene una passeggiata.
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