Where is the château de l'Armellière located?

It stands at the hamlet of Le Sambuc, on the road to Salin-de-Giraud, within the commune of Arles, in the Camargue.

When was the château de l'Armellière built?

Construction began in 1605 on the initiative of Pierre de Sabatier and was largely finished by 1607.

Who built the château de l'Armellière?

It was built for Pierre de Sabatier, involving several successive master masons including Jean Cavar; Antoine Borel is mentioned as a possible master of works in the ministry's records.

Is the château de l'Armellière a protected historic monument?

Yes, the facades and roofs of the outbuildings were registered in 1987, and the facades, roofs, enclosed gardens, moat and gates of the château were listed in 1989.

Château de l'Armellière

Armellière Castle

Arles

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Arles

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Château de l'Armellière stands in Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Standing at the hamlet of Le Sambuc, on the road to Salin-de-Giraud, this Camargue château was built in the early 17th century for Pierre de Sabatier, who wanted a country residence on his land. Corner towers, machicolations, battlements and a roof turret give it a fortified look, though it was never built for defence. The enclosed gardens, moat and gates surrounding it are as much a part of its interest as the building itself.

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What to know

The château stands in the Camargue, at the hamlet of Le Sambuc within the commune of Arles.
The facades, roofs, enclosed gardens, moat and gates are listed as historic monuments, while the outbuildings are registered.
Construction dates back to the first quarter of the 17th century.
Available sources give no opening hours or admission prices.

Where this château is

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

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Address

Mas Armelière, 13200 Arles

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Château phone number

+33 4 90 97 28 23

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081131
Period of construction: first quarter of the 17th century

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Where is the château de l'Armellière located?: It stands at the hamlet of Le Sambuc, on the road to Salin-de-Giraud, within the commune of Arles, in the Camargue.
When was the château de l'Armellière built?: Construction began in 1605 on the initiative of Pierre de Sabatier and was largely finished by 1607.
Who built the château de l'Armellière?: It was built for Pierre de Sabatier, involving several successive master masons including Jean Cavar; Antoine Borel is mentioned as a possible master of works in the ministry's records.
Is the château de l'Armellière a protected historic monument?: Yes, the facades and roofs of the outbuildings were registered in 1987, and the facades, roofs, enclosed gardens, moat and gates of the château were listed in 1989.