Construction of dungeon XIIe - XIIIe siècles (≈ 1350)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
5 février 1937
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 5 février 1937 (≈ 1937)
Official protection of dungeon remains.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Donjon (rests): registration by order of 5 February 1937
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Donjon de Mallemort is a medieval monument located in the commune of Mallemort, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it is a typical example of the defensive structures of this period in Provence. Its remains, though partial, were recognized for their heritage value, leading to an inscription under the title of Historical Monuments by order of 5 February 1937.
Today, the dungeon belongs to the commune and remains an architectural testimony of the medieval fortification systems in the south of France. At the time of its construction, between the 12th and 13th centuries, Provence was marked by a feudal organization where the dungeons played a central role in protecting local territories and populations. These structures served both as refuge in the event of attacks and symbol of seigneurial power.
The region, then under the influence of the Counts of Provence and the local lords, saw the development of networks of fortifications to control the axes of communication and agricultural land. The Mallemort dungeon fits into this broader context, reflecting the strategic and social needs of the medieval era in Provence.
