The Chateau Fort de Valros (also known locally as Tour de Valros) in the mid-19th century, the fort was the site of a semaphore station. The site…… Read more “Chateau Fort de Valros”
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Cesseras – Abandoned Water Tower ?
What’s this we spotted through some tree’s, ohh a funky water tower, but could it really be abandoned, well it also had some sort of treatment center…… Read more “Cesseras – Abandoned Water Tower ?”
Chateau de Cabrerolles
The tower of Cabrerolles is first mentioned in 980 then developed up till the XIIth century into the chateau fort it is today, the first seigneur mentioned…… Read more “Chateau de Cabrerolles”
Chateau de Dio
Chateau Fort dating from the XIth and XIVth century, currently undergoing a new lease of life.. 2012
Village gaulois d’Ensérune
The Oppidum d’Ensérune is an ancient hill-town (or oppidum). The settlement was occupied without interruption between the 6th century BC and 1st century AD, its location being…… Read more “Village gaulois d’Ensérune”
Montaud – Abandoned House
Light was quickly disappearing as we left the local chateau ruin, but through the tree’s i spotted something that looked out of place, so down the hill…… Read more “Montaud – Abandoned House”
Chateau de Montlaur
A castle of the XIth century, Rebuilt in part in a renaissance style (still visible on the South side of the chateau), it was besieged twice in…… Read more “Chateau de Montlaur”
Chateau fort de Mourcairol
Ruined Middle Ages castle and fortifications in the commune of Les Aires, a few miles south of Lamalou-les-Bains. The hilltop location provides extensive views of the region.…… Read more “Chateau fort de Mourcairol”
