What remains of the temple at Château-Bas?

A fluted column with an acanthus capital, a corner pilaster, and the foundation walls of the cella.

How old is this temple?

It dates from the late 1st century BC, the Roman period.

Is the site a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 1840, with the surrounding semicircular enclosure added in 1930.

Temple de la Maison-Basse dit de Château-Bas

Vernègues

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Temple de la Maison-Basse dit de Château-Bas stands in Vernègues (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Antiquité). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On the grounds of a wine estate in Vernègues stand the remains of a Roman temple dating from the late 1st century BC. What survives today is a fluted column topped with an acanthus-leaf capital, a corner pilaster, and the foundation walls of the cella, all set within a semicircular sacred enclosure. A small Romanesque chapel dedicated to Saint Cézaire leans against the temple's eastern wall, reusing part of its ancient stonework.

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What to know

The site lies within the grounds of a private wine estate, away from the village of Vernègues.
These are open-air ruins, with no enclosed building to visit.
The ground is uneven, scattered with ancient stones, so cautious walking is needed.
The monument has been a protected historic site since 1840, with the enclosure added to the listing in 1930.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Tuesday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Wednesday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Thursday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Friday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Saturday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Sunday	Closed

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Parking: Château car park, from which a marked path leads on foot to the Roman temple and the chapel

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Where this château is

Vernègues · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

RD 22, 13116 Vernègues

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Château phone number

+33 4 90 59 13 16

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081493
Period of construction: Antiquité

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What remains of the temple at Château-Bas?: A fluted column with an acanthus capital, a corner pilaster, and the foundation walls of the cella.
How old is this temple?: It dates from the late 1st century BC, the Roman period.
Is there a chapel next to the temple?: Yes, a Romanesque chapel dedicated to Saint Cézaire leans against its eastern wall.
Is the site a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 1840, with the surrounding semicircular enclosure added in 1930.