Reconstruction of the façade 1567 (≈ 1567)
Renaissance facade decorated with sculptures.
2e moitié du XVIe siècle
Construction of the castle
Construction of the castle 2e moitié du XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Building of the wings in square and facade.
5 novembre 1990
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 5 novembre 1990 (≈ 1990)
Protection of facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case E 166): inscription by order of 5 November 1990
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify.
Origin and history
La Fare Castle is a historic monument located in Cavillargues, Gard department in Occitanie region. Built in the second half of the 16th century, it is a Renaissance building adjacent to the medieval wall of the city. Its architecture is characterized by two square wings framing an inner courtyard, whose facade, rebuilt around 1567, is decorated with sculptures typical of this artistic period. This type of construction reflects the evolution of defensive castles towards more comfortable and aesthetic residences, while maintaining links with existing urban structures.
The protection of the castle relates specifically to its facades and roofs, listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by an order of 5 November 1990. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, rental, accommodation), its exact location is identified near the City Tower, in the heart of Cavillargues. The accuracy of its geographical location is assessed as satisfactory (level 7/10), confirming its anchoring in the local historical fabric.
At the time of its construction, the region, then integrated into Languedoc, was marked by religious tensions in the wars of Religion and a rural economy dominated by viticulture and livestock. Castles such as the Fare castle often served as residences for local elites (noblesse or enriched bourgeoisie), while symbolizing their power vis-à-vis village communities. Their Renaissance architecture, inspired by Italian models, also showed an increasing cultural opening, contrasting with the medieval remains still visible, such as the wall to which the castle is backed.
