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Montfort castle and the house of amethyst

Credit : Maison de l'améthyste

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Constructed in the 15th century, this castle is the property of the municipality of Le Vernet-la-Varenne. On the ground floor, you can visit the amethyst museum to discover the history and the nature of this violet rock, also called “bishop’s rock”. Greeks said that it protected from drunkenness and allowed the elevation of the spirit. The museum presents this mineral and its history through a commented exposition, fun activities and accompanied walks.
Phone number : 04.73.71.31.32

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Lat, Lng

45.47598413.4494281

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Altitude

842 m

1 Chemin de Montfort

63580 Vernet-la-Varenne

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Point of Interest updated on 09/06/2016

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