Château d'Entrecasteaux

Entrecasteaux, France

Château d'Entrecasteaux was originally built in the 11th century, but rebuilt later in the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries. In 1974, after several decades of abandonment, the castle was restored by the British painter Hugh Ian Macgarvie-Munn who turned the castle into a museum.

Address

Rue des Endronnes 8, Entrecasteaux, France

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

More Information

www.chateau-entrecasteaux.com

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Notre-Dame de Beauvoir Chapel (37 km)
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Fréjus Cathedral (40,9 km)
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Château d'Hyères (44,5 km)

User Reviews

Coralyn Tracey (4 years ago)
The Chatelain himself took us on a private tour of the castle: a fascinating experience! He has done a lot of the restoration work hilself! Bravo!

Jane Adlington-Brumer (4 years ago)
This is the most incredible collection of objects and a fabulous restored chateau, the guide who lives there restored the castle himself and is full of interesting stories!

Tris Revill (5 years ago)
Super old castle perched on the top of the rock. You can only go inside on a tour at 11.30 or 4ish

Rod Langham (6 years ago)
A beautiful place, stunning building and they know how to celebrate Bastille Day

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Rosenborg Palace was built in the period 1606-34 as Christian IV’s summerhouse just outside the ramparts of Copenhagen. Christian IV was very fond of the palace and often stayed at the castle when he resided in Copenhagen, and it was here that he died in 1648. After his death, the palace passed to his son King Frederik III, who together with his queen, Sophie Amalie, carried out several types of modernisation.

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