Castles and Forts
This collection spans over a millennium of architectural history across Provence and Monaco. It features the 14th-century Palais des Papes in Avignon, the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, and the 1st-century Roman Theatre of Arles. The selection ranges from well-preserved fortresses like the Château de Tarascon and Fort Saint-André to 19th-century imperial residences like Palais du Pharo. It also highlights evocative ruins, including the hilltop monastery of Thouzon and the clifftop Forteresse de Mornas.
A Prince's Palace of Monaco
The Prince's Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.
B Popes' Palace
The Palais des Papes is a historical palace located in Avignon, Southern France.
C Pharo Palace
The Palais du Pharo is a palace in Marseille, France. It was built in 1858 by Emperor Napoleon III for Empress Eugénie.
D Picasso Museum
The Musée Picasso, formerly the Château Grimaldi at Antibes, is built upon the foundations of the ancient Greek town of Antipolis.
E Fort Saint-André
The Fort Saint-André is a medieval fortress in the commune of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon in the Gard département of France, dating from the…
F Château de Tarascon
The majestic seat of the once powerful Anjou dynasty, and the most beautiful castle in the Provence region. Great trip destination.
G Château de Lacoste
The Château de Lacoste or La Coste is a ruined castle in the commune of Lacoste in the Vaucluse department in southern France.
H 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…
I Arles Roman Theatre
The Roman Theatre of Arles is a 1st-century Roman theatre, built during the reign of Caesar Augustus.
J Château de Thouzon
A 12th-century fortified Benedictine monastery situated on a hilltop. The site preserves two Romanesque chapels and remnants of defensive walls that offer expansive views over the Vaucluse plain.
K Château de Lourmarin
The Château de Lourmarin is a converted castle located in the town of Lourmarin which is situated in the Vaucluse département, in the…
L Tower of Philip the Fair
Tour Philippe-le-Bel is a medieval tower in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon which marked the French terminus of the Saint-Bénézet Bridge across the…
M Ansouis Castle
This castle has hovered over the tiny village for more than ten centuries. Take a guided tour to learn more about its majestic past.
N Forteresse de Mornas XI ème siècle
An 11th-century military fortress perched on a 137-meter-high limestone cliff. It historically controlled traffic along the Rhône valley and features well-preserved ramparts, a keep, and a Romanesque chapel.
O Château de Boulbon
Ruins of an 11th-century fortress built on a rocky spur. The site includes a massive square keep and defensive structures modified during the 14th and 17th centuries.
P 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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