The Castle of the Roure, classified as a historic monument in 1978, is a fortified castle located in Labastide-de-Virac, Ardèche. Originally built by the Count of the Roure in the late 14th century, it was the home of the Beauvoir de Grimoard du Roure family. In the 16th century, the land of Labastide became the possession of Philippe Sautel, Seigneur of Barjac. The defensive parts of the castle and the village walls were demolished in 1629, stripping the castle of its defensive elements.
In 1703, Jean Cavalier seized the Castle of La-Bastide-de-Virac and burned the church. In 1825, the Beauvoir du Roure family sold the castle to their tenant, the Pradier family, who transformed it into a silk factory, becoming one of the largest in the region. The Castle is open to the public and offers historical insights as well as a sericulture experience with silk worm rearing and silk production. It was renovated between 2013 and 2016 and in 2018, a replica of a trebuchet was built at the foot of the castle. In 2019, the medieval park and its animations were created.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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