Château de Vernègues

Vernègues, France

The village of Vernègues developed in the 8th century when, according to ancient maps, there were two hill top fortifications, the Castrum de Avallone and the Castrum Alvernicum. The latter, constructed on a rocky escarpment, became Vernègues and its medieval castle. On the evening of 11 June 1909, the Lambesc earthquake (magnitude 6 on the Richter scale) shook the region and destroyed practically all of the castle and the old village that had developed around it. Today, ruins on the south flank of the plateau are witness to the severity of the earthquake.

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Founded: 8th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Frankish kingdoms (France)

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marc robin (4 months ago)
Started from the St Sephorien chapel (Les Carlats) and went up to the castle, returning via Vernegues, then lower castle. Circuit not difficult or not difficult. Very nice walk, lots of things to admire.
Pacha Kirdar (13 months ago)
An overview of the area on a high hill,The castle is in very poor condition, there are remains of old ruined walls.There are parking lots, a small village center, it is good to see it visit,?
Jen Do (15 months ago)
Incredibly beautiful and exciting there. I would like to go again, I couldn't see everything. You should plan a whole day and take provisions and a flashlight with you.
Arnaud CHEVALLIER (2 years ago)
The ruins of the castle offer a superb panorama of the region. Access is easy. A car park is 500 m from the ruins, or from the village you have to follow the Calvary path. On the plateau in the extension of the ruins there is a magnificent orientation table and further on a belvedere. Below the ruins are the old church. In front of the church you will find a panel explaining the catastrophic earthquake which razed the village at the foot of the castle.
Brigitte Gilles (3 years ago)
A beautiful walk around a castle which extends over a large plateau and at the end a magnificent view of several Provençal villages without forgetting the Lubéron, a moment of total escape!
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