Château de Mirabeau

Mirabeau, France

The Château de Mirabeau is a medieval castle overlooking the village of Mirabeau. Its origins date back to the 12th century, when it was first mentioned as a fortified structure. Initially owned by the Abbey of Saint-André, the castle underwent various changes over the centuries. The castle played a crucial role in the local economy, especially during the late Middle Ages, by controlling a key river crossing.

The current structure, likely built in the late 16th to early 17th century, features a quadrilateral layout with four circular towers. It has been remodeled and expanded, particularly in the 18th century, and includes a chapel and various living quarters.

Address

Place Philippe Barres 1, Mirabeau, France

See all sites in Mirabeau

Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins (50,7 km)
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (51,1 km)
Notre-Dame de la Garde (52 km)
Fort Saint-Jean (51,2 km)
Saint Laurent Church (51,1 km)
Palais Longchamp (49,2 km)
Palais du Pharo (51,5 km)
Château de Gordes (43,3 km)
Marseille Cathedral (50,7 km)

User Reviews

Julien Royer (10 months ago)
Very beautiful

Jean claude Couty (6 years ago)
Very beautiful place...seen from the outside because it cannot be visited. Many beautiful views while walking around the village. A must see when touring the Luberon

Christian Berard (6 years ago)
Beautiful village with a castle but it is private

Dawn Davidsen (7 years ago)
Beautiful chateau situated on top of a charming village. The chateau is in private ownership and not open to the public except for one day in August when a concert is hosted there.

VacanceLuberon fr (7 years ago)
Very beautiful castle which overlooks the village of Mirabeau (in Vaucluse). This castle, which belongs to an individual, cannot be visited inside. It is on the square below that the films “Jean de Florette” and “Manon des sources” were played. By the road which leads from the VacanceLuberon.fr gîte towards the VERDON natural park, our guests discover this magnificent castle which can be observed from the outside 24 hours a day for the pleasure of the eyes.

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Photo from Flickr, copyright Following Hadrian

Historic Site of the week

Walls of Constantinople

The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With numerous additions and modifications during their history, they were the last great fortification system of antiquity, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built. They were also the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.

Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. Although the other sections of the walls were less elaborate, they were, when well-manned, almost impregnable for any medieval besieger.