Lagorce

Lagorce

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Lagorce, a village with character

Lagorce is one of the 21 most beautiful villages of character in the Ardèche.

A rich history

Like all the villages in the region, Lagorce has a rich history. In June 1629, Louis XIII and Richelieu, on their way to Alès, ordered the razing of Lagorce castle, a Protestant stronghold whose temple was one of the first built in the region. All that remains of the castle today are a few stones. The church, built in the 16th century, suffered extensive destruction during the Wars of Religion. The Protestants rebuilt it in the early 19th century. Similarly, the church of Saint André suffered the same fate during these conflicts, before being rebuilt in the 17th century.

The belfry dates from the 13th century. It features a magnificent sundial. The Place de la Dime adjoins the Town Hall. It owes its name to the grain vats built into an old wall, the settiers, which were once used by the peasants to measure their share of the harvest in payment to the lord.

Accommodation in Lagorce

Lagorce is less than twenty minutes from Mas de la Fontenette in Labastide de Virac. This self-catering holiday cottage has a superb heated infinity pool and a fantastic view of the medieval village of Labastide de Virac and its castle, with the Cévennes in the background.

The swimming pool at Mas de la Fontenette in Ardèche

Itinerary Mas de la Fontenette – Lagorce

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Itinerary Mas de la Fontenette - Lagorce