Château de Rochebaron
The ruined castle of Château de Rochebaron stands on an imposing rock at 653m altitude in the foothills of Forez not far from the River Loire. The only way to reach the castle is by a 20 minute walk, but the magnificent spectacle that awaits you is well worth the effort !
Château de Rochebaron castle on the edge of Velay
The ruined castle of Château de Rochebaron stands on an imposing rock at 653m altitude in the foothills of Forez not far from the River Loire. The only way to reach the castle is by a 20 minute walk, but the magnificent spectacle that awaits you is well worth the effort !
The panoramic view of the Loire Valley from the ruins of what was once one of major castles of Haute-Loire is quite simply mind-blowing – an absolute must for all lovers of vertiginous heights ! The ruins consist of the outer walls, a round tower and a triangular tower and an adjacent farm which has been totally restored. Abandoned during the reign of Louis VIV, the inner quadrangle gradually fell into ruins.
This fine example of medieval military defensive architecture became a listed monument in 1951. It is believed that construction of the original castle and four-sided keep began in the 12th century.