Château de Villeneuve-Loubet, Villeneuve-Loubet, France

Château de Villeneuve-Loubet, property of the Panisse-Passis family, is a superb 13th-century defensive structure, with a pentagonal keep. It was built in the 13th century, at the instigation of the Counts of Provence and Romeo of Villeneuve. Ramparts and parapet walks are punctuated with five round towers and a mediaeval drawbridge. French King Francis I stayed there in 1538 to sign the Truce of Nice with the Emperor Charles V, a pact which put an end to the Italian Wars.

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Anthony Manmohan (3 years ago)
Only walked round the walls but will be back for the European Massage competition this weekend.

Vitalie Crudu (4 years ago)
The medieval fortress Villeneuve-Loubet is a private residence belonging to the Panisse - Passis family since 1742. It is however visit with the Tourist Office. This fortress is surrounded by two large walls that protect it and still proudly displays its pentagonal keep 32 meters. Successively refurbished over the centuries by the families with this historical monument has now lost its military function to become a holiday resort, and is surrounded by a beautiful park is home to many Mediterranean and exotic species.

Valéry PAGEOT (4 years ago)
Closes on June 4th ... No warning ... No one

Sylvie Gallapont (4 years ago)
An interesting visit, reservation required at the tourist office ...

jean-marc piotpilot (5 years ago)
Quite interesting visit but the interior cannot be visited

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