Château de Ferrières

Ferrières, France

Château de Ferrières was originally built in the 11th century and reinforced during the Wars of Religion in the 16th century. In the 18th century it was used as a prison.

Address

Ferrières, France

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

2.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne (50,5 km)
Cháteau Comtal (50,5 km)
Albi Cathedral (38,6 km)
Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus (50,7 km)
Palais de la Berbie (38,7 km)
Saint Salvi Church (38,5 km)
Minerve (41,6 km)
Castres Cathedral (17,3 km)
Goya Museum (17,3 km)

User Reviews

Olivier Frir (4 years ago)

Marie Baret d'Auriolle (4 years ago)
This ruin must have been abandoned for many years. Towers overgrown with ivy, collapsed buildings, fallow garden. What a pity that the owners are not interested in the sort of their heritage!

Fabienne Dauzats (4 years ago)
To have

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