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Origin and history

The Château de la Roche is a historic building located in Mirabel, in the department of Ardèche, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its origin dates back to the 13th and 17th centuries, as evidenced by its remains, including the Tower of Mirabel, the most important architectural element. This monument illustrates the evolution of local fortifications between the Middle Ages and the modern era, although its precise constructive details remain partially documented.

The castle was listed as historic monuments by order of 24 July 1972, thus recognizing its heritage value. The protected ruins, including the remains of the old castle (cadastral parks B 456 and 457), offer a material testimony of local history. The location of the site, in a territory marked by feudal and then rural dynamics, suggests an initial role of control or defence, typical of the castles ardéchois of this period.

No sources available mention any historical characters or specific events related to this castle. Its current state and openness to the public (visits, services) are not specified in the data consulted. The Mirabel Tower, often cited in the annex, could be the subject of a separate notice, although its exact link with the Château de la Roche is not detailed here.

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