Wear sturdy shoes—ruins + trails = uneven terrain.
Pack a picnic; limited services nearby.
Golden hour hits the stone towers beautifully.
Explore the haunting remains of a 12th-century feudal castle complex, where seven towers once guarded the strategic valley of the Xaintrie. Wander through crumbling ramparts, underground passages, and crumbling stone walls that whisper tales of medieval lords and forgotten sieges.
Wear sturdy shoes—ruins + trails = uneven terrain.
Pack a picnic; limited services nearby.
Golden hour hits the stone towers beautifully.
Explore the haunting remains of a 12th-century feudal castle complex, where seven towers once guarded the strategic valley of the Xaintrie. Wander through crumbling ramparts, underground passages, and crumbling stone walls that whisper tales of medieval lords and forgotten sieges.
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- 🏰 Medieval ruins
- 🌲 Nature escape
- 🥾 Hiking trails
- 🚴 Family-friendly
- Tours de Merle
- Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle