The fortress cuts through the landscape like the bow of a ship.
Portes, castle or fortress? "The ship of the Cévennes", the gateway to the high Cévennes.
30 km from Le Mas g'Ardéchois. Superb inside, extraordinary outside: a must-see.
From Cévennes Tourisme
"Several cultural events are held here
• 1 May fair: an age-old livestock fair at the foot of the castle, now focused on food and crafts, drawing several thousand people every year
• Fête des Savoir-Faire: a medieval and crafts festival in August, with demonstrations of old trades (blacksmithing, basketry, tanning, goldsmithing…), jousting, shows and period food
• Summer programme (guided tours, storytelling, concerts, etc.)"
Hikes around Portes
