©Mairie Paradou - Parc des Alpilles
Situated on the Pène mountain range above a crossing point in the Vallée des Baux, the site of Castillon has throughout history taken advantage of its dominant position over the marsh and the traffic routes.
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There was an early oppidum in the Protohistoric period, followed by a settlement in the Hellenistic period. The Romans left a few traces here before abandoning it in part.
From the 11th century onwards, the site acquired a new importance when the Lords of Les Baux incorporated it into the defensive system of their territory. The castle was supported by 4 towers, three of which are still visible. There were 40 households. The lord of Les Baux had the castle chapel of Ste-Marie-de-Castillon built there.
The site was abandoned in the 14th century without any trace of destruction, and was used as a ‘quarry’ for the extension of the village of St-Martin-de-Castillon.
Elements of the excavation of the site can be seen in the hall of the village hall.
From the 11th century onwards, the site acquired a new importance when the Lords of Les Baux incorporated it into the defensive system of their territory. The castle was supported by 4 towers, three of which are still visible. There were 40 households. The lord of Les Baux had the castle chapel of Ste-Marie-de-Castillon built there.
The site was abandoned in the 14th century without any trace of destruction, and was used as a ‘quarry’ for the extension of the village of St-Martin-de-Castillon.
Elements of the excavation of the site can be seen in the hall of the village hall.
There was an early oppidum in the Protohistoric period, followed by a settlement in the Hellenistic period. The Romans left a few traces here before abandoning it in part.
From the 11th century onwards, the site acquired a new importance when the Lords of Les Baux incorporated it into the defensive system of their territory. The castle was supported by 4 towers, three of which are still visible. There were 40 households. The lord of Les Baux had the castle chapel of Ste-Marie-de-Castillon...
From the 11th century onwards, the site acquired a new importance when the Lords of Les Baux incorporated it into the defensive system of their territory. The castle was supported by 4 towers, three of which are still visible. There were 40 households. The lord of Les Baux had the castle chapel of Ste-Marie-de-Castillon...
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