PEIRESC Castle

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Castle
  • listed
19 rue Peiresc, 83210 Belgentier
This beautiful residence was built in the 17th century and is listed by the French Historic Monument Society. Art objects fill a curiosity cabinet that inspired the famous scientist and humanist Nicolas Claude Fabri de Peiresc.
It was his country residence. He developed a vast aromatic garden on his land, admired by the greatest for its innovative character. King Louis XIV stayed here in 1660, accompanied by his court, including Cardinal Mazarin and the musketeer D'Artagnan.

Location

Location

PEIRESC Castle
19 rue Peiresc, 83210 Belgentier

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Village centre
  • Close to GR footpath
Updated on 15 September 2021 at 15:56
by Office de Tourisme Intercommunal de la Vallée du Gapeau
(Offer identifier : 902036)