In what year was Rabasse Castle built?

Charles Faret constructed it around 1638 on the site of an earlier fortress, incorporating remains of the medieval defensive structure.

What distinguishes the castle's architecture?

The building combines a Renaissance core flanked by four hexagonal turrets at each corner, with an entrance framed by diamond-point stones and topped by a broken pediment.

What interior decorative elements remain?

A Renaissance fireplace and French-style ceilings, characteristic of the 17th century, are still visible inside the castle.

Château de Rabasse

Rabasse Castle

Remoulins

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Where: Remoulins

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Château de Rabasse stands in Remoulins (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built around 1638 by Charles Faret on the site of a medieval fortress, Rabasse Castle reflects the transition from the 16th to the 17th century in Languedoc. Its architecture blends two periods: the central core recalls its defensive origins, while the rest of the building displays the refined forms of the Renaissance, with its hexagonal turrets at each corner and ornamental windows. Inside, a Renaissance fireplace and period French ceilings remain intact.

What to know

The castle lost a large part of its second floor during 19th-century restoration work, which explains its present appearance.
The main entrance is recognizable by its diamond-point framing and broken-arch pediment, typical Renaissance motifs.
Pentagon-shaped turrets mark each corner of the facade, giving the castle its characteristic depth.
The mullioned windows and preserved interior elements showcase the comfort sought after in the 17th century.

Where this château is

Remoulins · Gard · Occitanie

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30210 Remoulins

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA30000001
Period of construction: first quarter of the 17th century

Frequently asked

In what year was Rabasse Castle built?: Charles Faret constructed it around 1638 on the site of an earlier fortress, incorporating remains of the medieval defensive structure.
What distinguishes the castle's architecture?: The building combines a Renaissance core flanked by four hexagonal turrets at each corner, with an entrance framed by diamond-point stones and topped by a broken pediment.
What interior decorative elements remain?: A Renaissance fireplace and French-style ceilings, characteristic of the 17th century, are still visible inside the castle.