Construction of the castle XIe - XIIe siècles (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
21 décembre 1984
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 21 décembre 1984 (≈ 1984)
Protection of buildings in square.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The two buildings in square (Box BL 128): registration by order of 21 December 1984
Origin and history
The castle of Saint Christophe, located in Brignoles in the department of Var, is a monument whose origins date back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Its two square buildings, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by decree of December 21, 1984, illustrate a typical architecture of this medieval period. The building is located on the Vins-sur-Caramy road, in a geographical setting marked by an approximate location reported as "a priori satisfactory" in the heritage databases.
In the 11th and 12th centuries, the Provencal region was marked by a feudal organization where castles played a central role in the defence of territories and local administration. These fortifications served as refuges for the people, while symbolizing the power of the local lords. The château of Saint-Christophe is in this context, although the available sources do not specify its exact role or its potential original owners.
Its recent listing (1984) reflects a late recognition of its heritage value.
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