Château de Sauvan

Mane, France

The Château de Sauvan is an 18th-century French manor located in the commune of Mane. The gardens of the chateau are classified as one of the Remarkable Gardens of France by the French Ministry of Culture. Today it is privately owned.

The château was built between 1719 and 1720 by Marquis Joseph Palamède de Forbin-Janson, on a plan of the architect Jean-Baptiste Franque from Avignon.

The château is in the form of classical one-story rectangle, with a balcony supported by four columns and a triangular pediment. The roof is hidden behind a balustrade. During the French Revolution the pediment was damaged by hammers, but otherwise the building suffered little damage.

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Route D’Apt 2203, Mane, France
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Founded: 1719-1720
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in France

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Alexandre (4 months ago)
Amazing experience, so much history and culture. This castle holds art and historical treasures which famous museums often borrow. Relive the past with an amazing explanation which have beaten any history course taught to me in school. Honestly an amazing visit which I must do again ! My sister says “I learnt more history and interesting details than I have in extremely famous castles. It really shows you Marie Antoinette as a person, her best friend, favorite colour and how she acted towards her children.” We must work together to preserve this castle!
Susanne Andersson (4 months ago)
For a family with children 4,5 year, not speaking french, this was a big mistake! Sure the guide was great but not many have the patience to listen to everything about all things from roof to floor.. After 45 minutes and 3 rooms we fled! This is probably worth a visit but you need to have lots of time, no kids or have problem to understand a man that speaks french faster than an a auctioneer!
Thomas Skou Dale (16 months ago)
Fantastic castle. But you seriously need new professionals guides. Also all guiding is in french
Fabien CROS (2 years ago)
Great experience and awesome guided tour! Worth the visit for sure!!
Sava DUBROVSKAYA (9 years ago)
wonderful garden and very well-preserved castle ! the owners do everything on their own and nowadays that essentially means they struggle, but still the result of their work is very impressive ! also, they are very passionate about what they do, so if you want a great history lesson from someone with an excellent sense of humor, take the castle tour, too !
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