Can you visit Château Pastré in Marseille?

No, the building has been closed to the public since the Faience museum left in 2013, though the surrounding park remains open.

Why is Château Pastré well known?

It is known for Countess Lily Pastré, who sheltered artists and persecuted people there during the Second World War.

Who built Château Pastré?

It was completed in 1862 for Eugène Pastré, based on designs by architect Jean-Charles Danjoy.

Where is the Faience museum collection now?

The collection was moved to Château Borély, into the Museum of Decorative Arts, Faience and Fashion.

Château Pastré

Pastré Castle

Marseille

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Château Pastré stands in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château Pastré is a 19th-century Provençal bastide located in the southern districts of Marseille, set within a large park known as the Campagne Pastré. Completed in 1862 for the Pastré family, the house is best known for Countess Lily Pastré, who sheltered artists and people fleeing persecution there during the Second World War. Its stone and pink brick main building features a rounded projecting bay set between two pavilions. The surrounding parkland remains a popular spot for walks among residents of Marseille.

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What to know

The château itself has been closed to the public since the Faience museum moved out in 2013.
The surrounding park, the Campagne Pastré, remains open for walking.
No visiting hours or admission fees exist for the building, as it is not open.
The location has been used as a filming location, notably for the TV series Plus belle la vie.

Where this château is

Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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157 Av. de Montredon, 13008 Marseille

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Château phone number

+33 4 91 72 43 47

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Can you visit Château Pastré in Marseille?: No, the building has been closed to the public since the Faience museum left in 2013, though the surrounding park remains open.
Why is Château Pastré well known?: It is known for Countess Lily Pastré, who sheltered artists and persecuted people there during the Second World War.
Who built Château Pastré?: It was completed in 1862 for Eugène Pastré, based on designs by architect Jean-Charles Danjoy.
Where is the Faience museum collection now?: The collection was moved to Château Borély, into the Museum of Decorative Arts, Faience and Fashion.