Who founded Valliguières castle?

The site originated from a donation by King Louis the Fat to the bishop of Uzès in 1156, although the stone castle dates from the 14th century and the lordship later belonged to several noble families.

What is a clock tower?

It is a corner tower of the castle that served both as a defensive point and housed the public clock of the place.

What architectural elements can be seen at Valliguières?

The fortified entrance with vaulted passage, the main door decorated with Renaissance pilasters and pediment, and several towers including a circular one with talus and cornice.

Château de Valliguières

Valliguières Castle

Valliguières

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Where: Valliguières

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Château de Valliguières stands in Valliguières (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century, 17th century, 19th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Valliguières castle, built in the 14th century, holds a significant place in medieval Gard's land history. Composed of a corner tower and residential buildings arranged around a courtyard, it bears traces of centuries of feudal division between the bishop of Uzès and regional barons. Access is through a fortified gate leading to a vaulted passage, while the main entrance displays Renaissance decoration with pilasters and a broken pediment.

What to know

The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1988, protecting the corner tower and covered passage.
The facades and roofs of the old castle are the focus of protection.
Several towers characterize the structure: a corner clock tower, a spiral staircase turret on a corbel, and a round tower crowned with a strong cornice.
Renaissance elements such as the pilastered door and broken triangular pediment attest to later alterations beyond the original construction period.

Where this château is

Valliguières · Gard · Occitanie

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Le Village, 30210 Valliguières

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00103287
Period of construction: 14th century, 16th century, 17th century, 19th century

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Who founded Valliguières castle?: The site originated from a donation by King Louis the Fat to the bishop of Uzès in 1156, although the stone castle dates from the 14th century and the lordship later belonged to several noble families.
What is a clock tower?: It is a corner tower of the castle that served both as a defensive point and housed the public clock of the place.
What architectural elements can be seen at Valliguières?: The fortified entrance with vaulted passage, the main door decorated with Renaissance pilasters and pediment, and several towers including a circular one with talus and cornice.