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The Castellas de Belvezet, first cited in a charter of 1207, then belonged to the Lord of Uzès. This castrum illustrates a defensive architecture typical of the Middle Ages, with a hard limestone dungeon at its base, contrasting with upper parts constructed in a more coarse manner. This material difference suggests two distinct construction phases, the second including a housing body and a reinforced enclosure of four semicircular towers.

The dungeon has notable defensive arrangements: a vault in the middle of the hanger pierced for access by ladder, traces of an interior staircase, and a tank cellar sealed with tile near the entrance. The southwest corner shows vestiges of a possible scald, while a large room to the north, perhaps a guard room, was later divided. These elements, combined with an exterior enclosure lined with archer cabinets, reflect a gradual adaptation to military and residential needs.

Ranked a Historic Monument in 1998, the site now belongs to the municipality of Belvézet. Its state of preservation makes it possible to observe medieval construction techniques, such as the use of hard limestone for low parts or the integration of passive defence systems (tank, heavy). The location, although documented (360 Route du Puget), remains moderately accurate according to available sources, with an address confirmed by the Merimée database.

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