Château d'Aulan, Castle and Historical Monument in Aulan, France
Description
Château d'Aulan sits on a rocky outcrop above the Toulourenc valley and displays 19th-century architecture in the Viollet-Le-Duc style. The building contains multiple rooms furnished with pieces from that period.
History
The castle was founded in the 12th century and came into the Suarez family's hands in 1635 through Isabeau de L'Espine's marriage to François-Marie Suarez. The family shaped the building over many generations.
Culture
The rooms inside display furnishings and objects from the Second Empire era that tell the story of the Suarez d'Aulan family. Visitors can see how spaces were arranged and what items the family used in their daily life.
Practical
The castle is explored through guided tours offered in multiple languages that last about 45 minutes. Groups receive special rates and young visitors have special entry arrangements.
Did you know?
Arthur Suarez d'Aulan, who redesigned the castle, introduced Austrian pine trees to the region as part of a reforestation effort. These trees still shape the landscape around the building today.
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