Château de Pradines

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Château de Pradines stands in Grambois (Vaucluse), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Pradines stands in Grambois, in the Vaucluse, at the centre of a large rural estate shaped during the 19th century around an 18th century core. Around the main building are grouped outbuildings, a landscaped park with ponds and fountains, a rose garden and a vineyard. In the early 20th century a private theatre was added, decorated with painted scenes by Riou and Marchand, and the southern lawn of the park was redesigned in the 1930s by architect Jacques Couëlle. The estate remains privately owned, and access today is mainly through events held on the grounds.

What to know

• The château is privately owned and does not offer regular public tours.
• Access to the estate is mainly granted during private events such as weddings or receptions.
• The park retains its original ponds, fountains, rose garden and vineyard, along with a theatre decorated with painted scenes.
• The site has been listed as a historic monument since the protection order of 2007.
• No public visiting hours or admission fees are given.

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

Grambois · Vaucluse · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

1 Chem. des Faysses, 84240 Grambois

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

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Château phone number

+33 6 66 13 19 78

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA84000048

Period of construction

19th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Pradines?

The estate is privately owned and does not offer standard public tours; access is mainly through private events.

When was the château de Pradines built?

The current estate was formed during the 19th century around a core dating back to the 18th century.

Who designed the château's park?

The southern lawn of the park was redesigned in the 1930s by landscape architect Jacques Couëlle.

Is the château de Pradines a listed historic monument?

Yes, the estate has been listed as a historic monument by an order dated 7 August 2007.

What can be seen in the park?

The park includes ponds, fountains, a rose garden, a vineyard and a large lawn surrounded by groves.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q22980728
• Mérimée PA84000048
• Official website

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