When was the Château de Castellet Saint-Cassien built?

The current building dates from the 17th century. The interior layout was modified in the early 19th century.

What can be seen inside?

The main staircase and its stairwell with vaults decorated with plasterwork, first-floor apartments with their ornamental fireplaces, and architectural details of the landings form the visible protected elements.

Is the château open to visitors regularly?

Visit arrangements are not established on a permanent basis. Prior contact with the town hall of Val-de-Chalvagne is necessary.

Château de Castellet Saint-Cassien

Castellet Saint-Cassien Castle

Val-de-Chalvagne

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Val-de-Chalvagne

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Citadelle d'EntrevauxOpen to visitors4 km

Château de Castellet Saint-Cassien stands in Val-de-Chalvagne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), 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 half of the 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Built in the 17th century in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, this château combines feudal architecture with residential function. Three stone levels flanked by two round towers create its austere external volume, while the interior displays elaborate plasterwork, particularly in the stairwell and first-floor apartments. The interior layout was reorganized in the early 19th century.

What to know

The inscription as a historical monument covers the facades, roofs, main staircase, certain first-floor fireplaces, and a basin near the building.
Visits are not organized on a regular basis: local enquiry is recommended before traveling.
The interior decorations, particularly the plasterwork on vaults and door frames, represent the main interest of the château beyond its architectural envelope.

Where this château is

Val-de-Chalvagne · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Val-de-Chalvagne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA04000032
Period of construction: first half of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

When was the Château de Castellet Saint-Cassien built?: The current building dates from the 17th century. The interior layout was modified in the early 19th century.
What can be seen inside?: The main staircase and its stairwell with vaults decorated with plasterwork, first-floor apartments with their ornamental fireplaces, and architectural details of the landings form the visible protected elements.
Is the château open to visitors regularly?: Visit arrangements are not established on a permanent basis. Prior contact with the town hall of Val-de-Chalvagne is necessary.