Can you visit Buoux Castle?

The castle is currently not open to tourist visits, as it is dedicated to environmental education and wildlife protection.

How old is Buoux Castle?

The first castle was built in the 15th century, then remodelled and fortified at the end of the 16th century.

What interior features remain from the castle's past?

A painted chapel, monumental fireplaces and decorative plasterwork date from 17th century renovations.

Is Buoux Castle a protected monument?

Yes, it has been fully listed as a historic monument, along with its park and gardens, since a 1996 decree.

What is Buoux Castle used for today?

It houses a wildlife rescue centre and hosts environmental education stays.

Château de Buoux

Buoux Castle

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Château de Buoux stands in Buoux (Vaucluse), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, fourth quarter of the 16th century, 17th century, first half of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Buoux Castle stands in the Luberon, along the old route between Aix-en-Provence and Apt. Built in the 15th century and fortified at the end of the 16th, it gained a painted chapel, monumental fireplaces and ornate plasterwork in the 17th century, before a large classical building was begun in the early 18th century to replace the older structure. The monument, fully listed together with its park and gardens, now houses environmental education activities and a wildlife rescue centre, with no organised tourist visits.

What to know

The castle is not open for individual tourist visits.
The site houses a wildlife rescue centre run by the LPO bird protection league.
Environmental education stays for young people take place there.
The whole property, including the park and gardens, has been a listed historic monument since 1996.
No visiting hours or admission fees are published.

Where this château is

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

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84480 Buoux

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081984
Period of construction: 15th century, fourth quarter of the 16th century, 17th century, first half of the 18th century

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Can you visit Buoux Castle?: The castle is currently not open to tourist visits, as it is dedicated to environmental education and wildlife protection.
How old is Buoux Castle?: The first castle was built in the 15th century, then remodelled and fortified at the end of the 16th century.
What interior features remain from the castle's past?: A painted chapel, monumental fireplaces and decorative plasterwork date from 17th century renovations.
Is Buoux Castle a protected monument?: Yes, it has been fully listed as a historic monument, along with its park and gardens, since a 1996 decree.
What is Buoux Castle used for today?: It houses a wildlife rescue centre and hosts environmental education stays.