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The Mornas Fortress, a Medieval Sentinel Over the Rh\u00f4ne<\/h1>\n

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Key points to remember<\/h2>\n

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Location<\/td>\nA rocky outcrop rising more than 130 meters above the Rh\u00f4ne Valley, in Mornas (Vaucluse).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Period<\/td>\nOrigins in the 10th century; played a major military role in the Middle Ages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hours<\/td>\nOpen daily from April 1 through November 1.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rate<\/td>\nStarting at \u20ac12 for adults. Free for children under 5. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Directions<\/td>\nOn foot from the village, about 13 km from Boll\u00e8ne.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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