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Origin and history

The Château de l'Aiguetta is a monument located in the commune of Èze, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although its name evokes a defensive or seigneurial structure, the available sources do not specify its period of construction or its original use. Its name suggests a high location, typical of medieval fortifications or monitoring points.

In the regional context of the Alpes-Maritimes, castles and strongholds often played a strategic role in controlling trade routes or protecting local populations. Eze, an emblematic perched village, has long been marked by an economy oriented towards agriculture, fisheries and Mediterranean trade. Monuments such as Aiguetta could serve as a visual landmark or refuge, reflecting the social and defensive organization of communities between the Middle Ages and the modern era.