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Château d'Autet

Autet Castle

Viens

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Viens

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château d'Autet stands in Viens (Vaucluse), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Near the village of Gignac, in the commune of Viens, the Château d'Autet occupies a site within the Luberon hills. The property dates from the 1800s, having originally served as a lodge for hunting parties, and it later suffered years of neglect. A British owner undertook its restoration during the 1990s and established lavender fields across the surrounding land. As the château remains in private hands today, visitors can only view it from outside the grounds.

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What to know

  • The château is privately owned and cannot be visited inside.
  • The estate can be glimpsed from surrounding roads and paths in the Luberon countryside.
  • The site lies near the village of Gignac, about 85 km north of Marseille.
  • Lavender fields planted on the estate can be seen from outside depending on the season.

Where this château is

Viens · Vaucluse · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

307 Rte de Simiane, 84750 Viens

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Itineraries

Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of Château d'Autet?
No, the château is a private residence and is not open for visits.
How old is Château d'Autet?
The current building was constructed in the 19th century as a hunting lodge.
Where is Château d'Autet located?
It lies in the commune of Viens, in the Vaucluse, near the village of Gignac.
Who owns Château d'Autet?
The estate has belonged since 1998 to David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon, who had it restored.

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