Château Noir du Tholonet, Neo-Gothic bastide in Le Tholonet, France.
The Château Noir du Tholonet features stone walls in ochre yellow tones from Bibémus quarries and Gothic-style windows throughout its sixteen apartments.
The first mention of this estate dates to the 12th century, with the Gallifet family acquiring ownership in the 17th century for over 200 years.
Paul Cézanne created numerous paintings of this location between 1888 and 1904, storing his materials in a rented shed on the property.
While the castle remains a private residence, visitors can observe its exterior architecture during summer evenings and selected heritage days.
The name origin stems from either a charcoal merchant, chemical experiments, or a dark pigment that once covered the walls before fading to yellow.
Location: Le Tholonet
GPS coordinates: 43.52170,5.54634
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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