Château de Roquessels

Roquessels, France

The Château de Roquessels was built in the 10th century. It was a dependency of the convent of Cassans, which collected tithes from the baron of Margon. In 1247, the inhabitants of the village, like all subjects of the Trencavels, viscount of Béziers, were released from their pledge of allegiance and submitted to the King of France. The castle resisted valiantly the assaults of Simon de Montfort's army. Today, the only remains are a chapel with fine windows and massive walls on three sides.

The castle was abandoned for more comfortable dwellings in the 18th century, in line with the changing tastes of the aristocracy of the period. The keep was destroyed during the French Revolution and its stones used to build the new mairie (town hall).

References:

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Address

Rue du Belvédère, Roquessels, France

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Details

Founded: 10th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Frankish kingdoms (France)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Nathalie Daydé (2 years ago)
Only the chapel remains. Spades tables in the shade

Santhosh Kurian (2 years ago)
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Nathalie Daydé (4 years ago)
Only the chapel remains. Picnic tables in the shade

danielle claverie (4 years ago)

Julian Perrin (7 years ago)
Excellent wine. Plo de Figues is a must have in a cellar!

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