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Castles and Manor Houses

This collection features the diverse architectural heritage of Aix-en-Provence and its surroundings, ranging from medieval fortresses like Château de l'Empéri to refined 17th-century hôtels particuliers in the Mazarin district. It highlights traditional Provencal bastides—rural estates like Jas de Bouffan—and grand manor houses that served as urban residences for the local nobility. These sites showcase varied styles, including Renaissance conversions, Baroque facades, and formal French gardens designed by renowned landscape architects.

Castles and Manor Houses — Kartta

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Château de la Mignarde

An 18th-century estate in the Pinchinats district, known for its classical architecture and historical role as a social hub for the region's nobility.

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Hôtel du Poët

The Hôtel du Poët is a listed hôtel particulier in Aix-en-Provence.

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Château de Meyrargues

A medieval fortress converted into a Renaissance residence, situated on a hilltop overlooking the Durance valley with preserved defensive walls.

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Bastide du Jas de Bouffan

The Bastide du Jas de Bouffan is a historic bastide in Aix-en-Provence, France.

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Hôtel d'Arlatan-Lauris

A 17th-century hôtel particulier on Rue de l'Opéra, featuring a classic Provencal facade and significant interior architectural details.

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Hôtel de Gras

An 18th-century townhouse on Place des Prêcheurs, representing the refined urban manor style common in the city's former judicial quarter.

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Château de la Gaude

An 18th-century estate in the Pinchinats area comprising a bastide-style manor, formal French gardens, and a historic vineyard.

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Château de la Barben

One of Provence's oldest castles, featuring 11th-century medieval foundations, 17th-century additions, and hanging gardens designed by Le Nôtre.

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Château de la Calade

The Château de la Calade is a listed château in Aix-en-Provence.

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Château of Vauvenargues

The Château of Vauvenargues is a fortified bastide in the village of Vauvenargues, situated to the north of Montagne Sainte-Victoire, just…

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Château de l'Empéri

The Château de l'Empéri is a 9th-century castle built on the rock of Puech which dominates the immense plain of Crau in the commune of…

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Bastide d'Orcel

The Bastide d'Orcel is a historic bastide in Aix-en-Provence, France. It is located on the route de Galice in Aix-en-Provence, in…

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Château du Grand-Saint-Jean

The Château du Grand-Saint-Jean is a listed chateau in Puyricard, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

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Château de Valdonne

An 18th-century residence in Peypin, historically linked to the local mining industry and set within a large wooded park.

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Château de Roquemartine (vestiges du)

The ruins of a 12th-century medieval fortress in Eyguières, including the remains of a square keep and a Romanesque chapel.

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Château de Lauris

A hilltop castle in the Luberon known for its expansive terraced gardens and views over the Durance valley.

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Hôtel de Châteauneuf

A 17th-century hôtel particulier in the Mazarin district, also known as Hôtel Dedons de Pierrefeu, featuring a decorated stone facade.

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Hôtel d'Agut

An 18th-century urban manor on Place des Prêcheurs, noted for its Baroque architectural elements and ornate exterior.

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Bastide de Romégas

A 17th-century rural estate in Puyricard, recognized for its traditional bastide architecture and historic gardens with ancient boxwood.

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Bastide la Torse

An 18th-century bastide and listed historical monument surrounded by a park, representing the classic Provencal country house style.

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