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Castle of Collias dans le Gard

Castle of Collias

    8 Chemin du Barry
    30210 Collias

Origin and history

Collias Castle is a building located in the municipality of the same name, in Occitanie region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. This monument is part of the local architectural landscape, typical of the defensive or seigneurial buildings of the region.

In the general historical context of Occitania, castles often played a central role in the social and military organization. They served as residences for local lords, strategic defence points, or symbols of power. The surrounding population lived mainly in agriculture, livestock and handicrafts, while these buildings structured the territory and feudal relations.