What is a Camargue farmhouse?

It is a typical rural property in the region, combining a residence, agricultural buildings and working land, often dedicated to livestock or farming.

Why is Giraud estate historically important?

It stands as an authentic example of how a Camargue domain was organized and inhabited, which is why it received historic monument status.

What buildings are included in the property?

The main house, a former stable, the manager's residence, a cottage, together with the park and access lane are all part of the protected complex.

Ancien domaine de Giraud

Arles

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Where: Arles

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Ancien domaine de Giraud stands in Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

This former rural estate from the early 18th century illustrates the layout of a typical Camargue farmhouse. The property comprises the main building, agricultural outbuildings and working spaces that once served the domain. Located near Arles in the Camargue region, it retains the character of an historic working property.

What to know

The property encompasses multiple buildings: the main house, a former stable, the manager's residence and a cottage, as well as the park and access lane.
Located on the Salins de Giraud road near Arles, the site reflects the agricultural and salt-working traditions of the Camargue.
The entire complex has been designated a historic monument since April 2022 for its significance in documenting local socio-cultural history.

Where this château is

Arles · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA13000100
Period of construction: first quarter of the 18th century

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What is a Camargue farmhouse?: It is a typical rural property in the region, combining a residence, agricultural buildings and working land, often dedicated to livestock or farming.
Why is Giraud estate historically important?: It stands as an authentic example of how a Camargue domain was organized and inhabited, which is why it received historic monument status.
What buildings are included in the property?: The main house, a former stable, the manager's residence, a cottage, together with the park and access lane are all part of the protected complex.