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Mérindol

The Old Castle of Mérindol

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The Old Castle of Mérindol

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

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    1. Traces Vaudoises – Mérindol

    19.7km

    05:48

    500m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 24, 2022

    From the ruins of the old castle of Mérindol and its former village, you can see the present-day village and enjoy beautiful views of it. These ruins may seem unremarkable, but two tragedies occurred here. The great plague epidemic ravaged Provence, and in 1448, Mérindol-le-Vieux was completely decimated.

    In 1504, inhabitants of the Provençal Alps settled in this area. They had the misfortune of practicing the Waldensian Evangelical Church and were mostly massacred in 1545 by royal order. This tragic episode became known as the "Sack of Mérindol."

    A Waldensian memorial was inaugurated in 1978 in the castle ruins, at the initiative of three Waldensian associations from Germany, Italy, and France.

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      Elevation 230 m

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      Location: Mérindol, Apt, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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