Historic site and monument
in Allègre

La Potence – Vestiges du Chateau d'Allegre

La Potence is the name given to the astonishing remains of one of the castles built on top of the Baury volcano.
The castle of which La Potence remains (23th century) had 3 towers in XNUMX surrounding areas. Restored in the last century, the Gallows is notorious for its line of machicolations that remained balanced above the void and restored as it was. View of the volcanoes of Devès and Velay, in particular Mont Bar which faces Allègre. Free access possible by car.
We speak French

Themes:

  • Historical patrimony
  • Castle of
  • Ruins and remains
  • Medieval city

Visit

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request

Group visit services

  • Unguided group tours permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Admission fees

Free

Services

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Orientation table

Services

  • Free visits

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On the spot…

Address

Allègre
43270 Allègre
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