When was the château de Tourrette-Levens built?

It was built in the 12th century by Raymond Chabaud, whose family held the fief until 1684.

Is the castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument, along with its fortified enclosure, since 15 September 1937.

Is the castle easy to reach on foot?

It stands on elevated ground, so reaching it involves a walk with some incline.

Château de Tourrette-Levens

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Château de Tourette-Levens stands in Tourrette-Levens (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: 13th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above Tourrette-Levens, this medieval castle recalls a stronghold raised in the 12th century by the Chabaud family, who held the fief until 1684. Of the six original towers, three round and three square, only one has survived to the present day. The site, together with its fortified enclosure, still conveys the defensive strength it once held in the hinterland behind Nice.

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What to know

The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1937, a protection covering the castle and its fortified enclosure.
Opening hours are communicated for only one day of the week, so checking in advance is recommended.
The site sits on elevated ground, meaning a walk with some incline is needed to reach it.
No details are available on admission price, visit length or accessibility, so it is worth asking locally before visiting.

Practical information

Opening hours

heures d'été: 14h00-18h00, fermé les lundis
heures d'hiver: 14h00-17h30, fermé les lundis

Annual closures : closed on Mondays

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Where this château is

Tourrette-Levens · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

277 Mnt du Château, 06690 Tourrette-Levens

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Château phone number

+33 4 93 91 03 20

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00080886
Period of construction: 13th century

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When was the château de Tourrette-Levens built?: It was built in the 12th century by Raymond Chabaud, whose family held the fief until 1684.
How many towers remain today?: Of the six original towers, three round and three square, only one still stands.
Is the castle a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument, along with its fortified enclosure, since 15 September 1937.
Is the castle easy to reach on foot?: It stands on elevated ground, so reaching it involves a walk with some incline.