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The Queen's Staircase is carved into the volcanic rock. A superb view of the surrounding mountains awaits you at the top of the 215 steps. The magnificent Royal Ladders circuit takes you to discover the Devil's Bridge as well as the Queen's Ladder and the King's Ladder.

The church of Notre-Dame de Thines, perched in the picturesque hamlet of the same name, is a jewel of Romanesque heritage. This small 12th-century building, made of local stone, offers a peaceful and authentic atmosphere, surrounded by mountains and green valleys. The church overlooks the Thines valley, with spectacular views of the surrounding nature. The simplicity and elegance of its architecture make it a perfect place of meditation for visitors.

This watershed limit is actually a bit random, because it is difficult to locate precisely, as the geography can change. It hydrographically divides the watersheds. In this case here that of the Mediterranean zone and that of the Atlantic zone. Very often, a watershed is associated with a pronounced difference in climates.

Work "A circle and a thousand fragments" by Felice Varini. https://www.ardeche-guide.com/lieux-de-visites/sites-historical-monuments/oeuvre-un-cercle-et-mille-fragments-de-felice-varini-4827079

In 1978, a few friends founded an association to safeguard and enhance the Château de Luc. Its purpose is to preserve and restore these vestiges, but also to deepen their history and make it known to the public. The work carried out jointly, association and successive municipal teams allowed the restoration of the keep in 1994 with the installation of orientation tables, then that of the main building in 2008 thus allowing the organization of animations at the Castle. THE MUNICIPALITY OF LUC AND THE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS OF THE CHÂTEAU DE LUC INVITE VISITORS TO RESPECT THESE PLACES THAT WILL SEE OUR HISTORY.

Around 1380, during the Hundred Years War, a large troop of Englishmen and road warriors tried to seize it, but in vain. During the Wars of Religion, a garrison on foot and on horseback was installed in this fortress to defend the region. Luc's castle seems to have been dismantled around 1630, on the order of Richelieu. In 1878, a statue of Notre Dame de Luc was erected on the keep. A few months later, Robert Louis Stevenson, on his trip to the Cévennes, passed in front of the castle and stopped at Luc. The Revolution, the abolition of feudal rights, the harsh climate, the challenge of time had greatly degraded it.

LUC, from the Latin LUCUS "Sacred Wood", is one of the oldest inhabited sites in Gévaudan. In Celtic times, the promontory on which this castle stands today was a place of worship dedicated to the God Mercury who gave his name to the forest of Mercoire. From the 12th century, a fortified castle replaced the dwellings. It becomes one of the most important in the region. The first owners bear the title of Prince of Luc, Count of Luc. Enlarged over the alliances, it has kept despite its state the imposing signs of a military fortress. Guardian of the Chemin de Regordane, the pilgrimage route of Saint Gilles, a nerve center between the provinces of Gévaudan and Vivarais, it came under the bishop of Le Puy. But over the centuries, the preponderance of the Bishop of Mende was recognized and the castle passed under his suzerainty. Seat of a co-lordship with the lords Bourbal des Choisinets, Agrain des Hubacs, it successively belonged to the most illustrious families of the region.

The Château de Luc offers a real immersion in the Middle Ages. This must-see site is on the border of Lozère and Ardèche. In the 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson stopped here! The visit is free and open, all year round.