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Château du Castellet, Le Castellet

Château du Castellet

Castellet Castle

Le Castellet

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Le Castellet

To make a day of it

Château du Castellet stands in Le Castellet (Var), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The château du Castellet overlooks the medieval village of the same name, in the hinterland of the Var department, near Toulon. Built in the 12th century, it marks the fortified origin of this village, now listed among the most beautiful in France. Only its facade is currently protected as a historic monument, a reminder of the site's age.

Written from Le Castellet, Var

What to know

  • Only the facade of the château is listed as a historic monument, since 1939.
  • No verified information is available regarding visiting hours or admission fees.
  • The château stands at the heart of the village of Le Castellet, reached on foot through cobbled streets, which involves walking on uneven ground.
  • The village lies about 23 km northwest of Toulon, near the A50 motorway.
  • The village is listed among the most beautiful villages of France, making it a frequent stop when touring the region.

Where this château is

Le Castellet · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Le Castellet, Var

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00081571
Period of construction
12th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château du Castellet open to visitors?
The available facts do not specify visiting hours, so this cannot be confirmed reliably.
How old is the château du Castellet?
It dates back to the 12th century.
Is the château du Castellet a listed historic monument?
Its facade has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 6 July 1939.
How do you get to the château du Castellet?
The village lies about 23 km northwest of Toulon, reachable via the A50 motorway.
Is the village of Le Castellet worth visiting beyond the château?
Yes, it is listed among the most beautiful villages of France.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Var

From the same period — 12e siècle