Date on press 1749 (≈ 1749)
Mention engraved on the mill press.
1773
Construction of mill
Construction of mill 1773 (≈ 1773)
Date engraved on a pillar of the mill.
28 octobre 1980
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 28 octobre 1980 (≈ 1980)
Partial protection of the castle and outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of the castle and all outbuildings; the staircase of the castle with its wrought iron ramp and the large living room with its decoration on the ground floor; the interior of the oil mill with its presses and vats (cad. C 592) : entry by order of 28 October 1980
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Origin and history
The Château du Petit Pommier, located in Lançon-Provence in the Bouches-du-Rhône, is an emblematic building of the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. It is distinguished by its stone and coated architecture, with a floor and a top, and houses an oil mill whose working room bears the date of 1773 engraved on a pillar. This mill, equipped with a monolithic vertical mill and a hand press, bears witness to the local agricultural activities of the time, including oil production.
The castle and its outbuildings, including facades, roofs, a wrought iron staircase and a large decorated living room, were partially listed as historical monuments on October 28, 1980. This protection also covers the interior of the oil mill, with its presses and vats, highlighting the heritage importance of this architectural and industrial complex. Another date, 1749, is mentioned on the press, suggesting a history older than that of the main building.
The Château du Petit Pommier illustrates the role of 18th century provencal castles, often linked to economic activities such as olive oil production. These areas were centres of social and economic life, combining seigneurial habitat with agricultural facilities. Their preservation makes it possible today to understand the lifestyles and craft techniques of the region at that time.
