Kastelen en paleizen aan de Côte d'Azur

Castles, Palaces & Villas

Explore the architectural heritage of the French Riviera, ranging from the official residence of the Prince of Monaco to the presidential retreat at Fort de Brégançon. This collection features diverse landmarks, including the medieval ruins of Hyères, the 16th-century naval defenses of Toulon, and 19th-century Neo-Palladian estates like Villa Aurélienne. These sites showcase centuries of regional history, from 12th-century Templar commanderies to the restored coastal fantasy of Château de la Napoule.

Castles, Palaces & Villas — Kaart

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Prince's Palace of Monaco

The Prince's Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.

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Château de la Napoule

The Château de la Napoule is a restored French castle, located in Mandelieu-la-Napoule in the Alpes-Maritimes Department of France, It has…

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Fort de Brégançon

Official summer residence of the President of the French Republic since 1968, located on a rocky islet off the coast of Bormes-les-Mimosas.

Maxoubrin / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Fort Saint-Louis

Artillery tower built in 1534 by the engineer Saint-Rémy to defend the entrance to the Toulon roadstead.

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Château de la Moutte

19th-century estate on the Saint-Tropez peninsula, formerly owned by French statesman Émile Ollivier and home to a significant historical library.

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Villa Aurélienne

Neo-Palladian villa built in 1889, located within a 24-hectare park in Fréjus.

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Château

Ruins of a 13th-century medieval fortress located on the Castéou hill, offering panoramic views of Hyères and the Mediterranean.

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Château des Seigneurs de Foz (restes)

Remains of a 13th-century medieval castle built by the Lords of Fos in the village of Bormes-les-Mimosas.

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Château de Pierredon

18th-century manor house and estate situated in Sanary-sur-Mer.

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Château des Seigneurs de Foz (restes)

Remains of a 13th-century medieval castle built by the Lords of Fos in the village of Bormes-les-Mimosas.

BILLIOUD / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Chapelle Saint-Blaise dite "Tour des Templiers"

12th-century Knights Templar commandery and chapel, featuring a distinctive square defense tower in the heart of Hyères.