15th-century Castellet castle

  1. 15th-century Castellet castle
Résumé: The 15th-century château, listed as an Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques in 1939 (now home to the town hall). In 1212, the Beaux family took [...]
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The 15th-century château, listed as an Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques in 1939 (now home to the town hall).


In 1212, the Beaux family took over the seigneury of the X-century castle. At the same time, the property was made available to the Templars, who left their mark on the village: the austere architecture of the castle and church.

1789 The Revolution (May 5, 1789 - November 9, 1799) arrived and the village had to submit to new rules: bells were melted down to make cannons, the tree of liberty was planted on the Place de l'Ormeau, privileges were abolished, the seigneurial window in the church was blocked, coats of arms were destroyed and the widow Lombard, heiress to the seigneury, fled abroad. The château became national property and was sold in 4 parts to farmers: an oil mill, a school classroom and two dwellings.
In 1969, the château became the property of the commune.

Informations
Adresse:
Place du Champ de Bataille, 83330 Le Castellet, France

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