Château de La Garde-Guérin

Prévenchères, France

Château de La Garde-Guérin was originally built in the  12th century to protect dangerous route against local robbers. The medieval towers still exists. The residence around the tower was built in the the 16th century, but destroyed by fire in 1722.

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Prévenchères, 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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