Château-Bas Roman Temple

Vernègues, France

The Roman temple of Château-Bas is a Roman ruin located to the east of Vernègues, in the park of the “Château-Bas” wine estate located along the road connecting Vernègues and Cazan. It dates from the late 1st century BC.

The temple, located in the center of a semicircular sacred enclosure, is today reduced to a few ruins. A large fluted column is surmounted by a capital with acanthus leaves. A smooth pilaster is located at the corner of the cella (closed part of the temple) and surmounted by a square capital with acanthus leaves.

A Romanesque chapel of modest dimensions (Saint-Cézaire chapel in Château-Bas) leans against the eastern wall of the Roman temple, partially reusing it.

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Address

Vernègues, France

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Details

Founded: 1st century BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in France
Historical period: Roman Gaul (France)

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Gary Sauer (10 months ago)
Had a great lunch with excellent wine there with family one year ago today. Friendly staff and definitely worth a visit if in the area..

Jesper Fogh (12 months ago)
Visited their shop - very friendly. If you dirve by, then visit.

Christine (12 months ago)
Magnificent estate to visit in an exceptional setting (Roman remains) Beautiful shop, very warm welcome Very good wines and olive oil

M. Powers (3 years ago)
Tried my first Rose very delicious and light

Charles Watson (3 years ago)
The interior is looking excellent after a revamp of the premises, the wines are still excellent and the service is excellent.

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