Guided tour "From Argentière to La Pascalette: a history and castles".

The districts of Les Bormettes, L'Argentière and La Pascalette are home to four châteaux with very different functions and architecture, but with a shared history, linked to the Domaine des Bormettes and the family of Marseille industrialist Victor Roux. Let's set off on an outdoor discovery of this remarkable heritage, its patrons and its creators: the Carthusian monks of La Verne, Horace Vernet, official painter of the History of France in the 1st half of the 19th century, Victor Roux and his descendants, as well as the Hyèrois architects Victor Trotobas and the Toulon architect Gaudensi Allar. We will also push open the door of the Château des Bormettes winery to visit the old 18th-century mill, and that of Château de La Pascalette to discover the restoration of the main rooms and the old underground wine cellar.

Guided tour by Nathalie Leydier, Heritage Officer

Duration: 2h15 (including 10mn by car)
Distance: 2 kms on foot and 3.8 kms by private vehicle
Please bring trainers or comfortable shoes
Please bring a jacket for the visit to the chai (temperature around 16°)
Please bring water, hat and sun cream.

at the Intercommunal Tourist Office no later than the day before the visit, subject to availability.

Group rates: please contact us.