LE CHÂTEAU FÉODAL DES COMTES DE PROVENCE
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A real lighthouse planted at the top of a gigantic rocky spur, a major building located in Châteaurenard.
It is a true lighthouse planted at the top of a gigantic rocky spur that has watched over the Baux valley for centuries. From its gaunt grey stone silhouette, eaten away by time, one can imagine its past grandeur and power. The castle of Les Baux-de-Provence is indeed a major building, an emblematic place from which one dominates the plain as far as the eye can see. Its military function is unmistakable, and when evening comes and its ghostly profile emerges against the setting sun, one can almost hear the clash of swords as they clash and respond to the war cries of the combatants. Today, the castle hosts exhibitions and, of course, numerous historical events. It would be difficult to find a more appropriate place for this.
On the top of the castle, on the plateau overlooking the castle, real war machines - reproductions, of course - stand guard, waiting to be put into action. In fact, several times a year, there are shows in which they are used. The enemy, but above all the visitor, is waiting with bated breath for the trifles, trinkets and bastards. Other adjoining monuments are also worth a look, such as the Saracen tower, facing south, the keep, the troglodyte houses, not forgetting of course the village whose narrow streets are, when summer comes, crossed by an uninterrupted stream of passers-by.
Discovering the castle of Les Baux is to take a real trip back in time.
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L'origine du nom de la ville est rattachée à Reynard, premier seigneur des lieux en 965.Le village qui se développe en contrebas prendra le nom de Casteu Reynard qui deviendra plus tard Châteaurenard. Mélange d'architecture gothique et romane , on y trouve pas mal d'expositions avec la tenue d'expos à thème. Du sommet de la tour du Griffon, joli point de vue sur le mont Ventoux, le Luberon, la Montagnette, le Rhône et les Alpilles. Abrite un musée d'histoire locale sur 1 000 ans. A VOIR PAR TEMPS CLAIR !