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Castle of the Hospitaliers

Monument in Le Poët-Laval

Castle of the Hospitaliers - Monument in Le Poët-Laval
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Its massive tower dominates the town from its imposing mass.

The castle consists of two parts: In the 12th century, the soldier monks of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem build a dungeon. Then, next to it, the main building was built in the 13th and 15th century, which was particularly breakthrough elegant double lancet window. The pigeon that would keep the cap, meanwhile, was added in the 17th century. He was said to be the most beautiful in Provence.

At its origin, the dungeon included a parlor, without direct exterior exit, a high room and a crenellated platform. Note the extraordinary thickness of the walls, down, she nearly four meters. The light penetrated by small slits, the dungeon was the last resort of a besieged garrison.

The west wing was in ruins until restoration company in 1996 in collaboration with the Historical Monuments. This is the main building, Renaissance period. The parlor was a ceremonial room for meals or receptions.

Today, the castle is open to visitors and hosts exhibitions from May to September.

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Side castle courtyard
Side castle courtyard
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The tower built by monks in the 12th century soldiers
The tower built by monks in the 12th century soldiers
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Lower dungeon room that served as pantry
Lower dungeon room that served as pantry
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The ceremonial hall of the main building which houses exhibitions
The ceremonial hall of the main building which houses exhibitions
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Other monuments nearby

Church Saint-PierreDieulefit (4.3 km)
Castle of SoyansSoyans (10.1 km)
Castle of PontaixBourdeaux (10.7 km)
Basilica Sainte-AnneBonlieu-sur-Roubion (12.5 km)
Castle of Rochefort-en-ValdaineRochefort-en-Valdaine (13 km)
Abbey Notre-Dame d'AiguebelleMontjoyer (14.4 km)
Wash-house of GrignanGrignan (15.5 km)
Collegiate Church Saint-SauveurGrignan (15.6 km)

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