Gaujac Castle
Gaujac
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- Gaujac
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Château de Gaujac stands in Gaujac (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Built in the 17th century, Château de Gaujac stands as the principal structure within a fortified complex. Two wings arranged at right angles enclose an interior courtyard, while the eastern facade displays classical proportions with a balustrade terrace and fluted pilasters. Interior modifications were carried out during the 19th century.
What to know
- The monument's inscription protects the facades, roofing, ground-floor great hall, first-floor salon with their woodwork, and a corner fireplace on the ground floor.
- The castle occupies the central position within the old fortified enclosure, flanked by corner towers, one of which on the southwest side is circular in form.
- The eastern facade is organized around four fluted Ionic pilasters at first-floor level, crowned by a recessed attic story.
Where this château is
Gaujac · Gard · Occitanie
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Address
20 Rue des Fontaines, 30330 Gaujac
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- Period of construction
- 17th century
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Frequently asked
- When was Château de Gaujac built?
- The castle dates to the 17th century. Interior modifications were made during the 19th century.
- What is protected as a historical monument?
- The facades and roofing, ground-floor great hall, first-floor salon with their woodwork, and a corner fireplace on the ground floor have been registered since 1980.
- What is the layout of the castle?
- Two wings arranged at right angles enclose an interior courtyard, which is closed on its other two sides by a wall. A second courtyard precedes the main building to the east.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
- This entry in Markdown
- Wikidata Q22953590
- Mérimée PA00103059
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