What is a chimney hood ?

It is an architectural element crowning several flues brought together, serving to evacuate smoke while protecting the opening.

Why is the castle of Vergèze protected ?

Only the chimney hood has been registered as a historical monument since 1949, due to its architectural value and likely date in the 14th century.

Château de Vergèze

Vergèze Castle

Vergèze

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Vergèze

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Château de Vergèze stands in Vergèze (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century (?)). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The castle of Vergèze retains a 14th-century chimney hood, a rare and noteworthy architectural element listed as a historical monument. This octagonal structure, topped with a pyramid and a finial, consolidates four flues from separate fireplaces into a unified whole.

What to know

The site's significance lies in a specific chimney hood, registered in 1949, rather than in a castle open to the public.
The square base gradually transforms into an octagonal shape, while the top is crowned with a pyramid.
Eight small narrow openings pierce the lantern, allowing smoke to escape.

Where this château is

Vergèze · Gard · Occitanie

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Address

Vergèze, Gard

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00103289
Period of construction: 14th century (?)

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Frequently asked

What is a chimney hood ?: It is an architectural element crowning several flues brought together, serving to evacuate smoke while protecting the opening.
Why is the castle of Vergèze protected ?: Only the chimney hood has been registered as a historical monument since 1949, due to its architectural value and likely date in the 14th century.