Construction begins XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Start of work in the field.
XVIIe siècle (2e moitié)
Construction of the castle
Construction of the castle XVIIe siècle (2e moitié) (≈ 1750)
Addition of the castle to the estate.
13 octobre 1975
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 13 octobre 1975 (≈ 1975)
Chapel protection, facades and roofs.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs of the castle (Box NC 9): inscription by order of 13 October 1975; Chapelle (Box CN 9): entry by order of 13 October 1975
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
The Domaine du Grand-Saint-Jean is an architectural complex located on the plateau of Puyricard, in the commune of Aix-en-Provence. It consists of a castle, a chapel and a sheepfold, the construction of which began in the 11th century. This estate, now owned by the commune, illustrates several historical periods, with elements dating from the 11th, 12th, 16th and 17th centuries.
The chapel, as well as the facades and roofs of the castle, were listed as historical monuments on 13 October 1975. These protections specifically concern the oldest and most emblematic architectural parts of the estate. The castle was built in the second half of the 17th century, adding a more recent dimension to this medieval ensemble.
The estate of Grand-Saint-Jean is a testimony to the architectural and historical evolution of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although the available sources do not specify its exact use throughout the centuries, its inscription as a historic monument underscores its heritage importance. Today it belongs to the municipality of Aix-en-Provence, but information on its accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the sources consulted.
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