Château d'Arras-sur-Rhône

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The towers of Arras-sur-Rhône are the remains of a medieval fortified castle overlooking the Rhône, in the commune of Arras-sur-Rhône, in the Ardèche. The lordship was divided between two co-lordships, that of Soubise (the White Tower) and that of Joviac (the Brown Tower), each with its own tower. The White Tower, a circular keep about 28 metres high and 6 metres in diameter, built of granite blocks up to 1.80 m thick at the base, probably dates from the 13th century and is the best-preserved element of the complex. The fortifications defended the village and controlled the crossing of the Rhône, allowing their owners to collect a toll, which was abolished at the French Revolution, leading to their gradual abandonment. The White Tower has been listed as a historic monument by order of 31 May 1927. Owned by the commune, the site can be visited freely all year round.