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Castellas de Forcalqueiret Space dans le Var

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Musée d'Art et d'histoire locale
Var

Castellas de Forcalqueiret Space

    2 Avenue Frédéric Mistral
    83136 Forcalqueiret

Origin and history

The Espace Castellas de Forcalqueiret is a monument located in the commune of Forcalqueiret in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The available data do not specify its exact nature (castle, archaeological site, cultural space), or its period of construction or use. Its name, Castellas, however, evokes an origin linked to a fortification or a high place, typical of Provencal heritage.

In the regional context, monuments such as Castellas could play a defensive, agricultural or community role depending on the times. In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, medieval or ancient remains are frequent, often linked to rural history or exchanges between the valleys and the coast. Without additional information, it is difficult to assign a specific function to this site, but its name suggests historical or strategic local importance.

Conditions of visit

  • Conditions de visite : Ouvert toute l'année
  • Contact organisation : 04 98 05 13 99