What is the history of Ribaute Castle?

The castle originally belonged to the Knights Templar. Following Philippe le Bel's inquiry into the Templars of Alès in the early 14th century, it was granted to Odoard de Malbuisson as royal commissioner. The present building results from a major reconstruction in the 17th century and decorative modifications in the 18th century.

What wall paintings have been discovered in the castle?

Wall paintings from the 13th and 14th centuries survive in the oldest section, located in the north-east wing. The decoration includes flowers, depictions of horses and the head of a helmeted figure.

Who designed the grand staircase of the castle?

The ceremonial double-flight staircase dating from 1770 is attributed to architect Rollin. This horseshoe staircase with its painted and sculptural decoration is one of the major features of the interior design.

What does the listing as a historical monument protect?

The 2007 listing protects the entire castle, the garden with its chapel, the courtyard floor, the boundary walls and remains of the former fortifications.

Château de Ribaute

Ribaute Castle

Ribaute-les-Tavernes

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Where: Ribaute-les-Tavernes

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Château de Ribaute stands in Ribaute-les-Tavernes (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 17th century, milieu 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Ribaute Castle is a 13th-century fortress that was originally held by the Knights Templar and underwent major modifications during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its distinctive U-shaped plan comprises a central block flanked by two wings, with corner towers and three storeys of openings overlooking the courtyard. Inside, the castle retains evidence of its long history: wall paintings from the late 13th and early 14th centuries in the north-east wing, and an 18th-century grand staircase with curved double flights and painted decoration, attributed to architect Rollin.

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What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 2007 and includes the main building, garden chapel, boundary walls and remains of the former ramparts.
Most of the interior features visible today date from the 17th and 18th centuries, when the castle acquired its current form and sculptural and painted decoration.
The walls of the north-east facade retain murals from the late Middle Ages, including floral motifs, horses and a portrait of a helmeted figure.
The ground floor contained service areas such as kitchens and storage, while residential and formal reception rooms occupied the upper storey.

Where this château is

Ribaute-les-Tavernes · Gard · Occitanie

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1 All. des Tilleuls, 30720 Ribaute-les-Tavernes

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Château phone number

+33 4 66 83 01 66

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00103179
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 17th century, milieu 18th century

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What is the history of Ribaute Castle?: The castle originally belonged to the Knights Templar. Following Philippe le Bel's inquiry into the Templars of Alès in the early 14th century, it was granted to Odoard de Malbuisson as royal commissioner. The present building results from a major reconstruction in the 17th century and decorative modifications in the 18th century.
What wall paintings have been discovered in the castle?: Wall paintings from the 13th and 14th centuries survive in the oldest section, located in the north-east wing. The decoration includes flowers, depictions of horses and the head of a helmeted figure.
Who designed the grand staircase of the castle?: The ceremonial double-flight staircase dating from 1770 is attributed to architect Rollin. This horseshoe staircase with its painted and sculptural decoration is one of the major features of the interior design.
What does the listing as a historical monument protect?: The 2007 listing protects the entire castle, the garden with its chapel, the courtyard floor, the boundary walls and remains of the former fortifications.