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17 i 18 septiembre 2022Passed
Setembre 2022
Dissabte 17
10:30 - 17:30
Diumenge 18
10:30 - 17:30

Château médiéval de Simiane-la-Rotonde

Haut village, 04150 Simiane-la-Rotonde
  • Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Free visit of the medieval castle

Discovery of the castle: a keep of incredible originality with smooth and proud walls that reveals the sculpted decor of a Romanesque room with a dome, art and history exhibition rooms.
17 i 18 septiembre 2022Passed
Jack Burlot

Discovery of the medieval castle. From the XIIth century the keep of an incredible originality, well deceives its world: behind its smooth and proud walls is revealed the beautiful carved decoration of a Romanesque room topped with a dome. Upstairs, the twelve radiant niches decorated with grimacing foliage and heads support the twelve stone ribs that support a dome vault with a central oculus. The historic room offers an overview of the history of the site and the remains discovered during the excavations. The Renaissance apartment will reveal its fresco if you take the time to observe. And during your stroll in the rooms you can admire the various exhibitions proposed. Do not forget the terrace and its panoramic view of the valley and the Lure mountain.

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About the location

Château médiéval de Simiane-la-Rotonde
Haut village, 04150 Simiane-la-Rotonde
  • Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Perched at the top of the listed(classified) village, the medieval Castle is one of last witnesses(batons) of the past of the family Agoult-Simiane today. The major component of this place is the Rotunda, donjon of the end of the 12th century which shelters a superb Romance room. Topped with a dome, this head - of unique(only) work in Provence receives festival every year in August «The Rich men the Musical Hours of the Rotunda». During visit, you will also discover numerous virtues of essential oils within the Laboratory Holy Victory. Photo credit: Jack Burlot
Tags
Château, hôtel urbain, palais, manoir i Monument historique
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