Serviès

Not even memories remain of the inaccessible castle built on the rock south of the village of Serviès. And yet its lords – subjects of the lords of Tournel – had many vassals whose ground rents they collected. But living conditions were too harsh, and access was too difficult. The lords left ages ago, abandoning the hamlet to its winter isolation, thick fogs and changing winds, which can disorientate walkers so much that they die of exposure. (B. Mathieu)