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Château Pastré, 19th century castle in Montredon, France

The Château Pastré features a rectangular two-story structure with stone and pink brick facades, complemented by rounded avant-corps between two pavilions.

Parisian architect Jean-Charles Danjoy completed the construction of Château Pastré in 1862, commissioned by merchant Eugène Pastré and his wife.

During World War II, Countess Lily Pastré transformed the castle into a sanctuary for artists and musicians escaping the Nazi regime.

The castle houses the Musée de la Faïence de Marseille, displaying over 1,500 artifacts within its preserved halls and chambers.

The property encompasses 120 hectares of natural vegetation, including Aleppo pines, oaks, laurel, and juniper trees surrounding artificial lakes.

Location: Marseille

Architects: Jean-Charles Danjoy

GPS coordinates: 43.23333,5.37333

Latest update: June 2, 2025 00:05

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