The remains of the fortress can be visited
FortressBuoux
Fort Buoux
Fort Buoux is a fortress ruin on a rocky plateau in the commune of Buoux in the French department of Vaucluse.
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The origins of the fort stretch far back, as fortifications existed here already in prehistoric times. Later, a Celto-Ligurian oppidum was established on the same site, followed by a Roman castrum. These early structures controlled the only passable route over the Luberon mountains. In the 13th century, the medieval castle was built, which for a long time was considered impregnable. In the 16th century, it served as an important refuge for the Huguenots, until King Louis XIV ordered its demolition around 1660.
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