The medieval site of Rochefort is located in the town of Saint-Martin-en-Haut. It consists of a chapel, the ruins of the castle and its fortress which once served to defend the village. Erected on a rocky peak overlooking the Artillat valley, the site offers an unobstructed view as far as the Alps.

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The hamlet of Rochefort, a medieval site including a Romanesque chapel and the remains of a keep. Panoramic views of the Alps and Lyon, with a viewpoint indicator along the path.

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Elevation 710 m

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Saturday 14 March

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12 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Location: Saint-Martin-En-Haut, Rhône, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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