Mention is made of the castle of Montmelas from 977. This former fortified castle was rebuilt in the 13th or 14th century, and restored in a neo-Gothic aesthetic in the 19th century. It stands in the town of Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin in the Rhône department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The castle was the subject of an inscription under the historical monuments by decree of June 29, 2000. Montmelas comes from the Latin mons malatus, "mountain loaded with fruits", derived from malum, "apple" and fruits of the same shape ( peaches, quinces, pomegranates). Source Wikipedia.
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Montmelas

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Patricia

March 12, 2017

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Montmelas Castle can be seen from everywhere in the Beaujolais area. It dates back to the 10th century, when it was but a military stronghold, built there by the Sires of Beaujeu.
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JC Vignon

July 4, 2020

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Montmain, Rozier and Marchand Cross!

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Location: Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, Rhône, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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