Grimaud Castle

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Castle
  • Ruins and remains
  • 11th C
  • 15th C
  • 17th C
  • Classified
Elevation : 150m
Place des remparts, 83310 Grimaud
This important medieval ruin is classified a historical monument . The foundation of this castrum seems to go back to the beginning of the eleventh century since 1058, the site is mentioned in a deed of gift to the Abbey of Saint- Victor de Marseille.
The Château is the emblem of the village and features on the coat of arms.

A strategic place, with its ideal viewpoint over the surrounding area.
The Château is visible from the nearby villages: Cogolin, Gassin, Saint-Tropez, etc.

The precise history of the Château remains something of a mystery; there are very few written clues and no documents to tell us what it looked like initially, before it became a ‘stone quarry’.
Its construction dates back at least as far as the 11th...

Services

Not accessible in a wheelchair
Pets welcome
Pets are welcome on a leash.

Openings

All year 2024 - Open everyday

Location

Grimaud Castle
Elevation : 150m
Place des remparts, 83310 Grimaud

Spoken languages

  • French

Environment

  • Village centre
Updated on 07 November 2023 at 12:01
by Office de tourisme de Grimaud
(Offer identifier : 826879)
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