Château des Evèques, Montpellier

Name: Château des Evèques
Address: Avenue du Chateau BP 3, Montpellier, 34880, France
Telephone: +33 4 99 51 20 00

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The castle of the bishops of Montpellier, known locally as the castle of Lavérune, is an old religious building from the 18th century built on the site of a 16th century residence, itself having succeeded a 12th century feudal castle.

Located in the commune of Lavérune, it is presented by the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs, in 2018, as one of the largest historical parks in the department of Hérault with an area of nearly 40 hectares inside a long enclosure of nearly 3.5 km.

Coordinates: 43°35'2"N, 3°48'12"E

Address

Avenue du Chateau BP 3Montpellier 34880 France

Contact

+33 4 99 51 20 00

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Château des Evèques – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: GGL Stadium, Ibn Sina Mosque, Château de l'Engarran, Château d'O.

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