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Origin and history

The Château des Tourettes, now reduced to the state of remains, is a historical monument located in the commune of Les Tourrettes, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its construction dates from the 12th to 16th centuries, reflecting medieval and renaissant architectural influences. The remaining elements, protected by a registration order in 1962, are located on cadastral plots A 666, 667 and 668.

The remains of the castle are located at 280 Chemin du Vieux Village, an address determined by GPS coordinates. Although the accuracy of this location is assessed as satisfactory, no detailed information is available on its current state or contemporary uses (visits, rentals, etc.). The Merimée base and the sources like Monumentum refer to it as a heritage of historical value, without details of its past role or its occupants.

The designation of the castle as a Historic Monument in 1962 underlines its heritage importance. However, the accessible archives do not mention sponsors or any significant events related to this site. The commune of Tourrettes, attached to the department of Drôme (code Insee 26353), is part of a territory marked by rural history and seigneurial dynamics, typical of the mountainous regions of south-eastern France.

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