Château de Ganges

Coordinates: 43°56′06″N 3°42′33″E / 43.93500°N 3.70917°E / 43.93500; 3.70917
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The Château de Ganges was a castle in the commune of Ganges in the Hérault département of France. Only ruins remain.

History[edit]

The castle was the scene of a murder in the 17th century. The beautiful Dianne de Roussan was killed by her husband's brothers, who wanted her large fortune. They were caught and subsequently executed.[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Languedoc, Rousillon, Tarn Gorges, 2nd ed., Michelin Tyre plc, 1998, p 193 ISBN 2-06-136602-3


43°56′06″N 3°42′33″E / 43.93500°N 3.70917°E / 43.93500; 3.70917