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Origin and history

The Château de Clavières is an aristocratic monument erected in the commune of Saint-Agrève, in the department of Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It stands at the Col de Clavière (1,088 m), a strategic point borrowed notably by the famous Ardéchoise cycling race, which attracts thousands of participants each year. This site offers both a historical and emblematic setting for local activities.

Between the 14th and 18th centuries, the castle belonged to the lords of Claviers, a noble line whose influence marked the region. In 1775, the property was transferred to the Bollon de Clavières family, notables of Saint-Agrève, before being transferred to the Frachon family during the second half of the 19th century. These successive transmissions reflect the social and economic changes of the Ardèche throughout the centuries.

The building is mentioned in historical works such as Les châteaux historiques du Vivarais (1914) by Florentin Benoît d'Entrevaux, as well as in the Atlas des châteaux du Vivarais (2017) by Pierre-Yves Laffont. These references highlight its heritage importance, although few specific architectural details are available in current sources. The castle remains a testimony of the seigneurial dynamics and cultural exchanges in Vivarais.

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