Construction of the castle 2e quart du XIXe siècle (≈ 1937)
Period of construction of the monument.
6 février 1978
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 6 février 1978 (≈ 1978)
Partial protection of facades and interiors.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fronts and roofs; the entrance hall; the following rooms with their decor: the living room, the dining room and the chapel on the ground floor; billiards on the first floor (cf. C.D. 65): entry by order of 6 February 1978
Key figures
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Origin and history
Fontvieille Castle is a building located in Allauch, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built during the 2nd quarter of the 19th century, it is part of a period marked by architectural evolution and the emergence of bourgeois or aristocratic residences in Provence. This type of castle often reflects the stylistic influences of the time, sometimes combining neoclassicism and regional elements.
The castle was partially listed as historical monuments on 6 February 1978. This protection specifically concerns its facades, roofs, as well as several interior rooms remarkable by their decor, such as the living room, dining room, ground floor chapel and billiards located on the first floor. These elements reflect the historic and architectural significance of the site.
Located on the road of the Quatre-Saisons, Fontvieille Castle is an example of the prestige constructions of its time in the Marseille region. Although the available sources do not specify its initial use or potential owners, its listing in heritage suggests a recognized cultural and historical value. The Bouches-du-Rhône, where it is located, houses many other comparable monuments, illustrating the richness of the local heritage.
