This ancient place has been chosen for its location and its unobstructed views. It belonged to great figures (including the Prince of Orange, one of the most important lords of Europe during its period, founder of the famous Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Abbey, cousin of Charlemagne) and it was a refuge for local people during some troubled periods. Despite the destructions caused by villagers during the Revolution, it stands and impresses with its façade, its imposing arches and its architectural details including its “coquille”. All this can be seen from several km away, decorating with its silhouette the old village that the château, former fortress, brought to life.