Château de Vernègues

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.

References:

• Wikipedia

Address

Chemin de très Moulins 76, Vernègues, France

Details

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