The village was fortified during the medieval period and still retains many remains and ramparts. But it was not until the middle of the 12th century, in 1153, that the name Castelletum appeared, designating the present village. Today it is accessed through two fortified gates: the Grand Portail, to the south, topped by a coat of arms and where the remains of its defensive apparatus are still visible, and the Portalet, to the east. At the top of the village stands the old castle, occupied in part since 1969 by the town hall. You can admire an impressive guard room. At the top of the village, a stone balcony, accessible through a postern, the Trou de Madame, allows to admire the panorama of the surrounding valleys. To the west of the castle, the Saint-Sauveur church, built in the 12th century, has embrasures in the form of battlements. The small winding streets, lined with old houses, one of which belonged to the Bailiff of Suffren and another to the Templars, are occupied today by numerous shops of craftsmen, artists and painting galleries that exhibit their productions. The typical aspect of this village has inspired filmmakers. Marcel Pagnol filmed La Femme du boulanger, one of Raimu's great triumphs, here. If you visit Le Castellet during the summer, don't miss the votive festivals at Sainte-Anne, Le Brûlat and Le Plan du Castellet. Finally, it should be noted that Le Castellet has had a three-starred restaurant since 2018: Christophe Bacquié's at the Hôtel & Spa du Castellet.

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