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Château de Fonscolombe

Coordinates: 43°38′20″N 5°28′05″E / 43.639°N 5.468°E / 43.639; 5.468
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Château de Fonscolombe
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General information
TypeChâteau
Address3301 Route de Saint-Canadet
Town or cityLe Puy-Sainte-Réparade
CountryFrance
Completed1720
OwnerMrs de Saporta

The Château de Fonscolombe is a château, vineyard and winery in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade.

Location

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It is located at 3301 Route de Saint-Canadet in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, a village 15 km away from Aix-en-Provence.[1][2]

History

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The castle was built for Honoré Boyer de Fonscolombe (1683-1743) in 1720.[1][2][3] It is surrounded by a garden with sculptures by Jean-Pancrace Chastel (1726-1793).[2]

It has been listed as a monument historique since 1989.[3] Its current owner is Mrs de Saporta (a descendant of Gaston de Saporta).[2] Additionally, the sculptures in the garden and the chapel were listed in 1994.[3] It is open to the public every weekday from 9am to 12pm, and from 2pm to 6pm.[2] It is also open on Saturdays from 9:30am to 12pm, and from 2:30pm to 6pm.[2]

Vineyard

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It spans 70 hectares of vineyards, and produces red, rosé and white wines.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Les coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence: Château de Fonscolombe
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Aix-en-Provence Tourism Archived 2013-12-14 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b c Base Mérimée: PA00081504, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)

43°38′20″N 5°28′05″E / 43.639°N 5.468°E / 43.639; 5.468