Can you visit the château de Saint-Amé?

No, the building and its grounds are private property closed to the public.

Who built the château de Saint-Amé?

It was built in 1917 for Victor Larue, a beer merchant based in Indochina.

Where is the château de Saint-Amé located?

It is located in Ramatuelle, in the Var department, on the Saint-Tropez peninsula.

Was the château used as a film location?

Yes, it appeared in films including Le Gendarme en balade with Louis de Funès and Bilitis by David Hamilton.

Château de Saint-Amé

Saint-Amé Castle

Ramatuelle

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Ramatuelle

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Château de Saint-Amé stands in Ramatuelle (Var), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de Saint-Amé stands in the commune of Ramatuelle, on the Saint-Tropez peninsula. Built in 1917 for Victor Larue, a beer industrialist active in Indochina and a botany enthusiast, it is set within a park of greenhouses, rose gardens and ornamental ponds that has kept its original layout. The estate, also known for having served as a film location, is now privately owned.

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What to know

The château and its park are not open to visitors.
The estate was used as a film set, including for Le Gendarme en balade with Louis de Funès.
The botanical park, laid out in the early 20th century, is among the few on the peninsula to have kept its original design.
The property underwent a full restoration in the 2000s, including its stained-glass windows.

Where this château is

Ramatuelle · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Ramatuelle, Var

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Saint-Amé?: No, the building and its grounds are private property closed to the public.
Who built the château de Saint-Amé?: It was built in 1917 for Victor Larue, a beer merchant based in Indochina.
Where is the château de Saint-Amé located?: It is located in Ramatuelle, in the Var department, on the Saint-Tropez peninsula.
Was the château used as a film location?: Yes, it appeared in films including Le Gendarme en balade with Louis de Funès and Bilitis by David Hamilton.