Photo by Père Igor

The first castle at Grignols was made of wood and was possibly first constructed in the 5th or 6th century. It was replaced by a new castle in the 10th century which was expanded over time. The oldest remaining parts date back to the 13th century. The castle was heavily damaged several times, particularly during France’s religious civil war in the 16th century and fell into ruin after the French Revolution. In the early 20th century locals purchased the remains and restored some of the remaining buildings.