Gourdon
Castle
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headings below :
- History
of the castle
- Description
of the castle
- Photo
Gallery
Fortress in IXe century,
it became in XIIe, after reinforcement of the work by the Counts
of Provence, an impregnable place at the border of the Counties
of Vintimille and Provence. The arcades and the 1st stage were added
to the XVIIe century. 1598 to 1905, it was the residence of the
LOMBARD, Marquis de Montauroux.
Currently, one can
visit the Castle which contains historical documents, paintings,
furniture, weapons and the terraces which give on a remarkable environment.
Casteland.com particularly
thanks the owners for the unit for the photographs and the texts.
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