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"Le Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval"
Ferdinand Cheval aka Facteur Cheval (1836-1924) was a postman who built his dream : an amazing and imaginary castle : Le Palais Idéal
He wasn't a mason and not more an architect.
THE STORY
INTRODUCTION
Property of the Princes of Orange, this medieval fortress was totally transformed in the XVI-th century. The Renaissance endowed her(it) with an Italian yard on arches the decoration of which close to that of Grignan contrasts magnificently with the austere aspect from the outside. he Castle was illustrated by powerful persons belonging to the family of the Baume-Suze, owner until 1958. The castle shelters for more than 20 years the university of the Wine, real scientific and technical pole allowing professionals, from students or or from amateurs to participate in congress, trainings, formings bound to the vineyard and to the wine.
PRESENTATION OF THE CASTLE
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PRESENTATION OF THE Château de Grignan
On a hill rocky hill in the Rhone Valley, surrounded by vineyards, lavender fields and the lovely village of Grignan, you will find the Castle of Grignan (Château de Grignan). Not only is the castle a central figure in local history but also in French literature thanks to the letters of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, aka the Marquise de Sévigné.
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INTRODUCTION
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Discover this French Riviera seaside Palazzo, luxurious re-creation of an Ancient Greek Villa. At the edge of the sea, facing the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, the Villa is a magic place that takes you back in time. Entirely furnished and decorated, the Villa’s many rooms bear witness to the art of living and refinement of Ancient Greece. The Villa is also a place for wedding and receptions organization.
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Discover the most beautiful French Riviera Palazzo and its nine wonderful gardens. Through the art dealers and experts she befriended, Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild sought out artworks all over the world, transforming the Villa at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat into a collector’s paradise. Between sea and sky, overlooking the bay of Villefranche, the nine heavenly gardens are adorned with patios, fountains, ponds, flowered and shaded paths. The Villa is also a place for wedding and receptions organization.
A PALACE OVERLOOKING THE SEA
Situated in Provence, the Roman Theatre of Orange is the best preserved Roman theatre in the western world and has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit this impressive monument built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century A.D. An audio-guided tour and film will enable you to discover the history of the theatre and its place in antiquity. Opposite the theatre, the Art and History Museum of Orange exhibits collections from Antiquity to the 19th century. Great monuments, an exciting journey through Imperial Rome.
The best preserved theatre in the West of the Roman Empire
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New access to the St-bénezet bridge
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THE POPES' PALACE
