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The Château de Saint-Hubert, located in Sorgues in the Vaucluse, is an 18th-century building whose construction is marked by refined architecture. Its main façade, adorned with a rounded central pavilion, is crowned with a balustrade decorated with pots of fire. This architectural detail led to its partial inscription in the Historical Monuments on October 28, 1949, specifically covering the facade and roof.

Originally, the castle was surrounded by a front garden, enclosed by a wall surmounted by grids and accessible by a wrought iron gate, whose current location remains unknown. In the back, it dominated a private garden, now integrated into the Sorgues Municipal Park, although it has been largely redesigned over the centuries. The castle thus embodies the civil architectural heritage of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, reflecting the influence of the 18th century aristocratic residences.

Sorgues, where the castle stands, is a commune marked by a rich history, especially linked to the papacy and trade since Antiquity. The town, located at the confluence of the Ouvèze and the Rhone, has long played a strategic role, as evidenced by the remains of the popes' palace or medieval fortifications. The Château de Saint-Hubert is part of this historical context, although its exact origin and its first owners remain poorly documented in the available sources.

Unlike other monuments of Sorgues, such as the Pope's Palace or the castle of Brantes, the castle of Saint-Hubert is not associated with major historical events or famous characters in the texts consulted. Its main interest lies in its architectural characteristics and its integration into the Sorghum urban landscape, between aristocratic heritage and contemporary public space.

The partial protection of the castle in 1949 underlines its heritage value, although its current use is not specified in the sources. This is a representative example of secondary residences or pleasure castles built in the region in the 18th century, a period of prosperity for local elites and development of the arts and classical architecture in Provence.

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