Who built the Château de Carros?

It was built in the early 12th century for Rostaing de Carros, its first known occupant.

Was the Château de Carros destroyed?

It suffered destruction in the 17th century but escaped demolition during the Revolution.

Where is the Château de Carros located?

It stands at the top of the old village of Carros, in the Alpes-Maritimes.

Château de Carros

Carros Castle

Carros

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Château de Carros stands in Carros (Alpes-Maritimes), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing above the old village of Carros in the Alpes-Maritimes, this castle was built in the early 12th century for Rostaing de Carros. The east facade still shows the original line of corbels and buttresses, despite damage suffered in the 17th century. Since 1998 the building has housed the International Centre for Contemporary Art, so a visit combines the medieval structure with temporary exhibitions.

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What to know

The castle sits at the top of the old village, so reaching it means climbing on foot.
The interior now houses the International Centre for Contemporary Art, with exhibitions that change periodically.
The east facade is where the original architectural features, corbels and buttresses, can be seen.
The building survived the Revolution but suffered destruction in the 17th century, which explains the visible alterations.
As no verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available, checking locally before visiting is advisable.

Where this château is

Carros · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

16 Carriero Marcel Richier, 06510 Carros

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Château phone number

+33 4 93 29 37 97

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Frequently asked

Who built the Château de Carros?: It was built in the early 12th century for Rostaing de Carros, its first known occupant.
What can be visited at the Château de Carros today?: Since 1998 the building has housed the International Centre for Contemporary Art, open for temporary exhibitions.
Was the Château de Carros destroyed?: It suffered destruction in the 17th century but escaped demolition during the Revolution.
Where is the Château de Carros located?: It stands at the top of the old village of Carros, in the Alpes-Maritimes.