Château de La Brigue

La Brigue, France

Château de La Brigue was built by the Ventimiglia family between 1376-1379. In 1543 small bastions were added to the main building. An earthquake partially destroyed the castle in 1546, but it was used to resist a Genoese attack in 1625. The castle was set on fire by the French troops during the French revolution in 1794 and since it has been lying in ruins.

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Founded: 1376-1379
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Valois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War (France)

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geor com. (14 months ago)
Gut
Glenn RAMETTE (16 months ago)
There is not much left to see of the castle. It is in ruins, but its tower remains dominant and recalls the medieval side of La Brigue. The neighboring vegetable gardens and houses enrich this beautiful medieval setting. I advise you to come and visit these ruins during sunset.
liliz zola (18 months ago)
With its village of yesteryear and this intact castle tower, this medieval energy and the kindness of the inhabitants, it is a magnificent place to discover and what a pleasure to wander through this village and come across these beautiful remains of the Lascaris castle at the bend of vegetable plots and gardens! We will go back! Thank you ?
Daniel Eig (2 years ago)
Evocative ruins of a late medieval castle. You can not go inside, but its still well worth visiting - fantastic spot with views of the Castle, town, and surrounding hills.
serge Griffon (3 years ago)
Medieval castle. In a typical and friendly village
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