Château de Fonscolombe explained

Château de Fonscolombe
Building Type:Château
Address:3301 Route de Saint-Canadet
Location Town:Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
Location Country:France
Owner:Mrs de Saporta
Completion Date:1720

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

Location

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

The castle was built for Honoré Boyer de Fonscolombe (1683-1743) in 1720.[1] [2] 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. 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. 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

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

References

43.639°N 5.468°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.coteauxaixenprovence.com/detail_domaine.php?id_domaine=8&id_texte=10 Les coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence: Château de Fonscolombe
  2. http://www.aixenprovencetourism.com/fiche-presentation_commerce-2082-FR-Z-3T4001974-DECOUVRIR.html Aix-en-Provence Tourism