La Roche-Guillaume was a medieval fortress of the Knights Templar located near the Syrian Gates in what is now the Hatay Province of Turkey. Its exact location is the subject of debate. Origin The date that the Templars first took possession of the fortress is unknown, but it's known that the fortress was previously occupied by the de la Roche family. Legend states that in 1188, Saladin placed the castle under siege because Jehan Mange, a knight against whom he sought revenge, was there. Years p… (More on Roche-guillaume)