Château de Bertholène

Bertholène, France

Château de Bertholène history dates from early 12th century. The enclosure, several meters high, was equipped with numerous defensive elements. The castle was conquered and destroyed several times during its long existence. Since the early 19th century it has been abandoned and ruined.

Address

Rue des Écoles 6, Bertholène, France

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alexandre Thibault (8 months ago)
Very pretty

Marie Laure Ambrosioni (9 months ago)
Castle overlooking the village. Free admission. Only two towers and a few pieces of the rampart remain. The interior of the castle is just a field at the end of which you can admire the entire valley from the railing. It can be accessed by car or on foot and in front there is a large picnic area with tables. The entrance is on the side of the chapel. However, it is forbidden to eat on the grass inside the castle. There are toilets in the castle.

Denis Borie (2 years ago)
Too bad it was closed but very pretty

Lionel Condemine (3 years ago)
Beginning of October. Beautiful weather!Closed, church and castle! Open only in July and August! Too bad because free self-tour!!

Florent Matzinger (3 years ago)
Pretty ruins, from which many remains exhibited at the Montrozier museum were extracted from the moat. Free parking, picnic area.

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