When was the Château de Montfort built?

The present building dates from the 16th century, rebuilt on the remains of a 13th-century feudal castle.

Who rebuilt the château in the 16th century?

René de Savoie, known as the Grand Bastard of Savoy and count of Villars and Tende, converted it into a hunting lodge.

Is the Château de Montfort a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 26 December 1969.

What can be seen inside the château?

Highlights include a great hall with a beamed ceiling, a fireplace bearing his coat of arms, and a spiral staircase within a turret.

Château de Montfort

Montfort Castle

La Colle-sur-Loup

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Where: La Colle-sur-Loup

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Château de Montfort stands in La Colle-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In La Colle-sur-Loup, the Château de Montfort stands on a site first fortified in the 13th century, later rebuilt in the 16th century as a hunting lodge for René de Savoie, known as the Grand Bastard of Savoy. Visitors can see a Renaissance facade, a great hall with a beamed ceiling, a carved fireplace bearing his coat of arms, and a spiral staircase set within a turret. A plaque at the entrance records its use as a hunting seat in 1523, and the Savoy family arms still mark the gateway.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1969.
The current building dates from the 16th century, built on the site of a 13th-century feudal castle.
No verified information is available here regarding opening hours, admission fees or access conditions.
In the 20th century the property belonged to private collectors, including watchmaker Séverin Wunderman.

Where this château is

La Colle-sur-Loup · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

442 Chem. de Montfort, 06480 La Colle-sur-Loup

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00080711
Period of construction: 16th century

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When was the Château de Montfort built?: The present building dates from the 16th century, rebuilt on the remains of a 13th-century feudal castle.
Who rebuilt the château in the 16th century?: René de Savoie, known as the Grand Bastard of Savoy and count of Villars and Tende, converted it into a hunting lodge.
Is the Château de Montfort a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 26 December 1969.
What can be seen inside the château?: Highlights include a great hall with a beamed ceiling, a fireplace bearing his coat of arms, and a spiral staircase within a turret.