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Château de Cabrières is an emblematic building located in the commune of Cabrières-d'Avignon, in the department of Vaucluse, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This monument, whose exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources, is representative of the defensive and residential architecture of the region. Its most remarkable features include facades, roofs, and two vaulted rooms located on the first and second floors of the West Tower, not to mention the wall of enclosure flanked by corner towers.

The most significant parts of the castle, including its facades, roofs, vaulted rooms of the West Tower and the wall with its corner towers, were officially listed as historical monuments by an order dated 23 April 1979. This recognition reflects the heritage importance of the building, although details of its history, owners or specific functions over the centuries are not explicitly documented in the sources consulted. The inclusion in the inventory of historical monuments helps to protect and enhance this architectural heritage, while stressing its role in local and regional history.

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