The Château de la Napoule is an ancient medieval fortress restored by a couple of American artists, Henry and Marie Clews, during the Roaring Twenties. The gardens classified as "remarkable" host works of artwork by artists.
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A bit of history: Built just by the sea in 1387 by the Counts of Villeneuve, the old military fort of La Napoule bears witness to a turbulent history: invasions, looting, wars and other revolutions.
Halfruin, half bourgeois villa, it was bought in 1917 by Henry Clews, an American billionaire, painter and sculptor. Together with his wife Marie, they rebuilt the building from authentic remains, including the two towers and transformed it with its gardens into a dream and imaginary place....
Halfruin, half bourgeois villa, it was bought in 1917 by Henry Clews, an American billionaire, painter and sculptor. Together with his wife Marie, they rebuilt the building from authentic remains, including the two towers and transformed it with its gardens into a dream and imaginary place....
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Children's entertainment
Temporary exhibition
Entertainment evenings
Toilets
Exhibition space
Parking
Educational visits
Room hire
Themed tour
Shop
Guided tours
Family Reception/drinks reception
Quality standards
Famille plus
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Location
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Environment
- Close to a motorway
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Station district
- Close to a public transportation
- Waterside
- Beach within 300 m
- Sea view