La Truffière

Château de l’Herm

The romantic ruins of Jacquou le Croquant

34 min from La Truffière

Photo: Dominique RobertCC BY-SA 4.0

A fortress steeped in the legends of the Barade forest

Abandoned since the 17th century, the castle keeps a monumental spiral staircase, Gothic fireplaces and towers open to the sky. Eugène Le Roy made it the lair of the cruel Count of Nansac in Jacquou le Croquant.

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  • Allow 1 hour