The castle that dominates Les Baux de Provence was built from the 11th century onwards on a narrow (200m) strip of land overlooking the village. During a second…
Castle gate.
Overview of the castle.
Overview of the castle.
Overview of the castle.
Ste Catherine chapel, 12th century, the oldest part of the castle. Renovated during the 16th century.
The lower rooms, carved in the rock, used by servants as kitchen and cellars. In the 19th centuries they were used as stone quarries.
Castle's keep, 13th century. Home to the ruler, it had 4 storeys.
Pigeon house.
The right to own a dovecoat was originally a lordly privilege that was abolished in Provence in the 17th century. Pigeons were used as food,…
The right to own a dovecoat was originally a lordly privilege that was abolished in Provence in the 17th century. Pigeons were used as food,…
Right: Sarazine tower: in the middle ages Moorish people could come from the sea and penetrate up to 30km inland. Watchtowers such as the sarazine tower were…
