Less than an hour from your campsite, the town of Entrecasteaux awaits you with its imposing château surrounded by magnificent gardens.
The privately-owned, 11th and 17th-century château is inhabited and open to the public. Richly furnished and decorated, it features numerous period documents, tapestries, furniture and paintings. The rooms reflect the different periods in its history: a Louis XIV salon, an Empire salon, a Baroque music salon, an Oriental suite…
You can also discover other original rooms such as the ancient kitchens, the cabinets of curiosities and the oubliettes. The French garden adjoining the château was created according to designs inspired by Le Nôtre.
In fact, it was Le Nôtre who gave the Marquise de Sévigné the plans and sketches for the Orangeraie garden at Versailles, so that it could be reproduced at the Château d’Entrecasteaux.
It is estimated that this fortress was originally built in the 11th century. After being destroyed, it was rebuilt in the 13th century. However, most of its present-day features date from the 16th and 17th centuries.
After having passed through several owners, and having been saved during the Revolution thanks to a priest, the château is now owned by Mr. Alain Gayral, who is constantly embellishing the château through exemplary restoration work.
The château d’Encastreaux, built on a natural promontory, resembles a bastide town, with its harmonious proportions. With its soberly decorated facades and wrought-iron balustrades, it has the architectural character of a proud fortress. Numerous openings to the 4 points of the compass allow the interior to be bathed in natural light, highlighting the spaciousness of the rooms. To the north, the château opens onto a large terrace, while the south-facing facade, facing the village, overlooks vast formal gardens.
In addition to the château and gardens, you can stroll along the pretty streets of this pretty Provencal village before returning, delighted, to your « aux vallons » campsite.
Information
Château d’Entrecasteaux
83570 Entrecasteaux
+33 4 94 04 43 95
Pets are accepted under certain conditions, to be agreed with the owner.
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