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Origin and history

Banne Castle, located in the department of Ardèche, was one of the most imposing and rich castles of the Middle Ages. Today, in ruins, only walls, stairs and stables remain, accessible by a steep road leading to a platform overlooking the plain of Jalès. These remains bear witness to its past strategic and architectural importance.

In the 11th century, the castle belonged to the family of Châteauneuf, then passed into the hands of the Joyeuses. From the 15th century until the Revolution, it was owned by the Beauvoir du Roure family. The monument played a key role in the Camps of Jalès, a landmark episode of local history. Destroyed by fire on 12 July 1792, it was then sold as a stone quarry to a Vans merchant.

The architecture of the castle, although partially erased, still reveals remarkable elements like a staircase and stables. Its history reflects the political and social upheavals of the region, especially during the French Revolution. The ruins, today silent, recall its glorious and tumultuous past, linked to noble families and major regional events.

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