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Le château en bref
Aumelas Castle, a feudal fortress listed as a historic monument, overlooks the village of Aumelas, near Montpellier, in the Hérault department. First mentioned in 1036, it served as the seigneurial residence of the Guilhem family of Montpellier from the late tenth century, then passed through marriage alliances to the kings of Aragon and Majorca until its sale to King Philip VI of France in 1349. Its tower was reinforced during the Wars of Religion in 1573. Acquired outright by Charles de Bonnet in 1682, who became viscount, the castle was declared communal property in 1789. An association today ensures its upkeep and offers guided visits and medieval events.