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Origin and history

The ramparts of Bargeme form a defensive enclosure surrounding the village of the same name, in the department of Var. Their exact origin is not specified in the sources, but their primary function was to protect the inhabitants and property of the village, as evidenced by the remains still visible today. These fortifications are part of the medieval architectural landscape typical of the perched villages of Provence, where the ramparts played a central role in the social and military organization.

The Levant Gate and the Gate of the Guard, as well as part of the ramparts, were inscribed as historical monuments by two successive decrees in December 1991 and December 1992. These protections specifically concern the remaining elements of the medieval enclosure, including associated archaeological remains. Today the ramparts are partly communal and partly private property, reflecting their integration into the contemporary urban fabric.

Available sources, such as the Merimée database or Wikipedia, highlight the heritage importance of these remains, although their detailed history and precise dating are not explicitly documented. Their presence, however, illustrates the defensive heritage of provencal villages, often built in height to guard against local invasions or conflicts. These forums also served as a symbolic boundary between the protected community space and the outside, thus structuring daily life and exchanges.

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