Fort-la-Latte

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Shortened history of the castle:

The existing building has been built during the 13th and 14th centuries on the ruins of a fort built in 937 to defend the entrance of the bay by the invading Normans.

The castle is formerly known as the castle of Roche-Goyon (named for the family to which it belonged), and will take the current name, which is the village that led there, in 1592.

Partially destroyed during the wars of the League, after a long siege in 1597, Vauban strengthened it in the 17th century. It will be equipped with a canon-ball oven and its walls will be further strengthened. From 1690 to 1715, the King of France will take over the cost of restorations and adjustments.

It became property of the state in 1892 because its defensive qualities were weakened and no longer of any use.

Opening times and additionnal information:

April 1st to September 30th: from 10:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
From July 7 to August 27 opening non-stop from 10:30 A.M. to 7 P.M.
From October to the end of March, the castle is open the afternoons during weekends and school Holidays from 1:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

The castle is closed for Christmas and January 1st.

Full fare: 5 €
Students, unemployed (card): 4 €
Under 12 years: 3 €
Under 5 years: free entrance

E-mail : Flalatte@aol.com