Château de Charance
Château de Charance, Historic villa and botanical garden in Gap, France.
The Charance estate encompasses 220 hectares of land, rising from 1000 to 1852 meters above sea level in the Hautes-Alpes region.
Originally established as a fortress in the 10th century, the property became the residence of Gap bishops after its purchase in 1309.
The four garden terraces display regional plant diversity through collections of holly, boxwood, daphne, and ancient roses.
The domain opens from mid-April to October, with a free bus service connecting the site to Gap city center.
The grounds contain a conservation center protecting 1000 wild plant species and hundreds of heritage apple and pear varieties.
Location: Gap
Official opening: 1973
Address: Qur de Charance, 05000 Gap, France 05000 Gap
Phone: +33492402010
Website: https://ecrins-parcnational.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.57610,6.05333
Latest update: October 2, 2025 11:49
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