Construction of the castle 2e moitié du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
27 juillet 1978
Partial registration for Historic Monuments
Partial registration for Historic Monuments 27 juillet 1978 (≈ 1978)
Protection of facades, roofs and interior elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façaces and roofs; the wrought iron gate; the vestibule and stairway with its wrought iron ramp (Box B 73): inscription by order of 27 July 1978
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Origin and history
Mas Blanc Castle is an emblematic building located in the commune of Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Built in the second half of the 18th century, it illustrates the residential architecture of this period in Provence. Its facades, roofs, as well as some interior elements such as the vestibule and the wrought iron staircase, bear witness to artisanal know-how and a distinctive style of the time.
The castle was partially listed as historical monuments on 27 July 1978. This protection applies specifically to facades, roofs, wrought iron gate, as well as the vestibule and staircase with its ramp, also made of wrought iron. These elements, listed under cadastral reference B 73, highlight the heritage importance of the site. The castle is located at 5040 Le Château, in an area whose geographical accuracy is estimated as fair (level 5/10).
Located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the Château de Mas Blanc is part of a territory marked by a rich history, where castles and bastides often play a central role in the local social and economic organization. At the time of its construction, the region was marked by prosperous agriculture, notably thanks to Mediterranean cultures, and by an aristocracy or an earth bourgeoisie that invested in residences reflecting their status. These monuments served both as places of life, representation, and sometimes as administrative centres for the surrounding areas.
