Château de la Calade
Château in Aix-en-Provence, France
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The Château de la Calade is a listed château in Aix-en-Provence.
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| Type | Château |
| Location | 1330 chemin du Château-de-la-Calade, Aix-en-Provence, France |
Completed | 1653 |
Location
History
It was built from 1634 to 1653 for Jérôme de Duranti.[3][4][5] The architectural style was archaic on purpose: Jérôme de Duranti had only recently become a member of the aristocracy, and he wanted to look more regal.[4] It only has two stories, with a turret on each side.[6] Inside, the wallpaper named "jardins de Bagatelle" was painted between 1800 and 1804.[3]
Architectural significance
It has been listed as a monument historique since 2011.[3]
Secondary Source
- Jean Boyer, Le château de la Calade (Revue municipale, 1981).[7]
