Château Bertaud, 16th-century château in Gassin, France
Château Bertaud is a three-story manor house distinguished by four round towers positioned at its corners, with two notably larger towers anchoring the south and east sides. The structure occupies a prominent location in the Bertaud Quarter of Gassin, commanding views across the surrounding countryside.
The château was established in the 16th century as a noble residence. During the 20th century, the property was converted into an industrial facility for torpedo production, continuing this function until 2001.
The château received artistic recognition when painter Louis Janmot created landscape reproductions during his residence in the 19th century.
The property sits on Route Départementale 98a within the Bertaud Quarter and is accessible from the village roads nearby. Visitors should check current opening information before planning a visit, as public access arrangements continue to develop.
Archaeological excavations in 1970 near the site uncovered Roman coins and ceramics, indicating human settlement during the Gallo-Roman period. These findings suggest that the Gassin location has been occupied for nearly two thousand years.
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