Château de la Pioline

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Château de la Pioline stands in Aix-en-Provence (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: 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Aix-en-Provence, the château de la Pioline stands on the site of a 14th-century mill turned into a seigneurial residence. Its façades reflect successive alterations, from Renaud de Piolenc's work in the 17th century to the wings and courtyard added in the 18th century by the marquis de Meyronnet. The estate once hosted Charles V and Catherine de Médicis, and now operates as a hotel and restaurant.

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What to know

• The building currently operates as a hotel and restaurant, which shapes what can actually be visited.
• Only the façades, roofs, a Louis XVI salon and certain outdoor elements (urns in the courtyard and on the terrace) are protected as historic monuments.
• No opening hours or admission fees are provided in the available information.
• The estate is located in Aix-en-Provence, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Aix-en-Provence · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

260 Rue Guillaume Du Vair Pole, 13290 Aix-en-Provence

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 4 42 52 27 27

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00080992

Period of construction

17th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de la Pioline?

The building now operates as a hotel and restaurant, which limits access to the historic monument itself.

What is the origin of the château de la Pioline?

It replaced a 14th-century mill, gradually transformed into a seigneurial residence over the centuries.

Who is associated with the château's history?

It once hosted Charles V and Catherine de Médicis, and was altered by Renaud de Piolenc and later by the marquis de Meyronnet.

Is the château protected as a historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1976, notably for its façades, roofs and a Louis XVI salon.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q22999338
• Mérimée PA00080992
• Official website

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