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