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The Cingle Castle is a fortified house built between the 14th and 16th centuries in the municipality of Vernas, Isère (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). This monument is distinguished by its architecture organised around a rectangular courtyard, closed to the west by a wall pierced by a gate in the heart of the city. The south wing, partially buried, includes vaulted cellars in cradle, while a tower of stairs in screws, in semi-outbuilding, serves the floors. These characteristics reflect the typical defensive and residential adaptations of the strong houses of this period.

The castle was partially listed as historic monuments on 25 April 1975, specifically covering its facades, roofs and a remarkable stone fireplace on the first floor. Since 1989, its court has hosted annually the Festival d'art et musique du château du Cingle, founded by Paul Crapie (1934–2010), knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. This cultural event helped to anchor the monument in local life, while highlighting its architectural heritage.

The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum, Merimée base) confirm its exact address at 661 Cingle Castle, 38460 Vernas, as well as its Insee communal code (38535). Although some parts of the castle are protected, the practical information about its visit (opening, renting, accommodation) is not specified in the documents consulted. Its architecture and history nevertheless make it a notable witness to the strong Iseroese houses of the Modern Times.

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