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L’appartement des Seigneurs
Self-Contained Apartment in Historic Castle Self-Contained Apartment in Historic Castle This is a unique opportunity to stay in a medieval castle. The 12th century Chateau dominates the village of Boussagues. It is extremely spacious and comfortable (1200 sq feet) with a wonderful atmosphere. There is a master bedroom with a 12th century vaulted ceiling & […]
Tower Apartment
Renovated Apartment in 12th Century Chateau de Boussagues The 700 sq ft apartment will sleep 2 people only. The 8 x 4 metre swimming pool is shared with one other apartment and a private 600 sq ft terrace. We live on the premises and will be only too happy to help you make the most of […]
The Castle
The origins of the Chateau date back to 863 AD. The present castle was built about 1150 for the Seigneurs de Boussagues, around a south-west facing courtyard of about 2000 sq. ft. The floor area is about 8000 sq. ft. The de Boussagues family lived here until the mid 1300′s it was then left to fall […]
Apartments
The 700 sq ft apartment will sleep 2 people only. The 7.3 x 3.7 metre swimming pool is shared with one other apartment and a private 600 sq ft terrace. We live on the premises and will be only too happy to help you make the most of your stay with us.
History of Boussagues
In 863, Charles the Bald ordered the fortress of Boussagues, amongst others, to be demolished. The name of the site appears thus in historical records. At the present time there is no evidence of its origins further back than this. The first mention of a Lord of Boussagues, in 1117, is of Deodat and his […]
Around
The Chateau is set in the beautiful Vallee d’Orb. The nearest large town Bedarieux, (Pronounced, Bay – da, as in Dad – ree – er), the Maison de Tourisme has lots of leaflets with ‘What’s On’. The mountains you see are the Espinouse, which are the foothills of the Cevennes. This is one of the […]