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Origin and history

The castle of Rabasse was built around 1638 by Charles Faret, lord of Saint-Privat and Fournes, on the foundations of an ancient castle of which only the central part remains. The building illustrates Renaissance architecture with its house body framed with five-sided pepper turrets, an entrance door decorated with diamond-cut stones, and a cut arched pediment. The French-style windows and ceilings complete this characteristic style, while a Renaissance fireplace remains inside.

At the end of the 19th century, much of the second floor was demolished, partially altering the original structure. The castle, classified as a Historical Monument by order of 30 May 1996, retains, despite these modifications, emblematic elements of its construction period. Its exact address, 5842 Rabasse in Remoulins (Gard), located in the former Languedoc-Roussillon region, now integrated into Occitanie.

The building reflects the influence of local lords like Charles Faret, whose role in the 17th century provincial nobility is reflected in this architectural project. The decorative details (fronton, spears) and the arrangement of turrets underline a desire for prestige, typical of the aristocratic residences of the time. Today, the castle enjoys heritage protection, although its current state and uses (visits, rentals) are not specified in the available sources.

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