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Chateau de la Barben

13330 La Barben, France
04 90 55 25 41
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in La Barben
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Castles
Owner description: The castle, all towers, turrets and terraces, is majestic; as is its position, high on impregnable rock, overlooking a lush valley. Join the museum...... more » Owner description: The castle, all towers, turrets and terraces, is majestic; as is its position, high on impregnable rock, overlooking a lush valley. Join the museum visitors and enter to discover guardrooms... « less
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Montezuma, Georgia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This chateau is supposedly one of the oldest in Provence and dates back to around 1054. You can also reserve a room and dinner but we did not stay, only did the tour. It is truly a "castle" even though it is not huge, but contains art, furnishings and artifacts that are as magnificent as you will see in some... More

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Juan-les-Pins, France
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Looks like something out of a little girl's princess dream! The grounds are well cared for and amazing to see, the walk is a pleasure for the eyes! We missed the tour times so will return to take the tour! More

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Riverside, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

The proprietors could not have been more gracious and welcoming. Dinner (four courses) was superb. Modern bathroom facilities, comfortable beds, in gorgeous, large room full of beautiful heirloom furniture. The quiet was other-worldly. You are up above a gorgeous pine forest. We would have stayed longer but we had only the one night available in our itinerary. If you truly... More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2010
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I went there last weekend and was impressed by the castle as really in the middle of the nature. We went to the zoo which was nice but would recommend a visit to the castle at night. They organise special events. More

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Auriol, France
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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Cannes, France
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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Manosque, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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france
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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Marseille, France
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011
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FRANCE
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2009
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