SITE MEDIEVAL D'APCHER
Occupied from the 10th to the 17th centuries, the site of Apcher was the capital of the barony of Apcher, one of the 8 baronies of Gévaudan. The keep, remains of the dwellings and outbuildings, the castral chapel and remains dating from the 15th and 16th centuries are still visible. The lower parts of the château and the chapel are accessible all year round. Guided tours in July and August.
Occupied since the 10th century, Apcher was the former capital of the barony of Apcher. The site was abandoned in the mid-17th c. What remains are the keep, vestiges of the dwellings and outbuildings, and the castral chapel. All the remains and objects on display on the site date from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Situated on a rocky promontory, the keep rises to a height of 15 metres, with its top terrace crowned with machicolations. The building served as a watchtower and demonstration of seigniorial power.
At the foot of the keep are the remains of the dwellings and outbuildings, which were laid out around a central courtyard, as well as the chapel dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
The lower parts of the château and the chapel are accessible all year round. Guided tours to the top of the Tower are available for groups by appointment, and for individuals in July and August.
