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Despite its current state, which is essentially in ruins, the castle (or more accurately, Castrum) of Allègre remains impressive and bears witness to nearly 10 centuries of history. It features towers and stately homes, a double rampart, a chapel, and a village. Located at an altitude of 275 meters, overlooking the middle valley of the Cèze, the entire site covers one and a half hectares and offers a sublime panorama of Mont Bouquet and the entire Cévennes (orientation table). Very close to the D37, the tour is best done on foot after leaving your bike in the parking lot.

Very nice site, accessible by gravel or mountain bike from the Bouquet road and from the Bourricot pass, it is located in a Natura 2000 zone. Presence of several picnic tables with beautiful panoramas in all directions.

The village of Cornillon stretches lazily on a rocky outcrop. Its viewpoint offers a magnificent panorama of the Cèze valley 🏞️ Strolling through the picturesque alleys and arched passages allows you to enjoy this charming village where time seems to have stood still. The short walk passes by beautiful old houses, as well as workshops of artists, painters and potters who have settled in the village. The ramparts and the remains of the old feudal castle 🏰 bear witness to a prestigious past closely linked to the history of the Popes of Avignon.

coffee break and a bakery

The history of the Château de la Fare begins in the 12th century with the construction of a watchtower, at the foot of which a fortified house was built in the 13th century, blending into the village walls. The current castle dates from the 16th century and was rebuilt after a fatal fire.

The Castellas de Bouquet is a medieval castle in ruins, perched north of the promontory of Mont Bouquet.

The Castellas de Bouquet is a medieval castle in ruins, perched north of the promontory of Mont Bouquet.

Great view over the Cevennes and Mont Bouquet