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  3. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  4. Drôme
  5. 26460 Bourdeaux

  6. lower castle, called the bishops of Die

lower castle, called the bishops of Die dans la Drôme

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lower castle, called the bishops of Die

    211 Montée de la Viale
    26460 Bourdeaux
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Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

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Origin and history

The lower castle, called the bishops of Die, is a monument located in the commune of Bourdeaux, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The available sources do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history, but its name suggests a link with the bishopric of Die, a major religious institution in the region. Medieval or episcopal castles, such as Bourdeaux, often played a central role in the local organisation.

They served as residences for religious lords or dignitaries, while providing a defensive or administrative function. In the Diois, a region marked by a strong ecclesiastical presence, these buildings reflected the temporal and spiritual power of the bishops, while structuring the economic and social life of the surrounding communities.