Les Baux de Provence
May 12, Saturday -
A rocky outcrop crowned with a ruined castle overlooking the plains to the south has existed as early as the 10th century. Conflicts, revolts, sieges, and wars led to a prosperous time during the 16th century, which saw great architectural development in the castle and many private mansions. It was finally destroyed in 1632 at the demand of Cardinal Richelieu.
Read MoreA rocky outcrop crowned with a ruined castle overlooking the plains to the south has existed as early as the 10th century. Conflicts, revolts, sieges, and wars led to a prosperous time during the 16th century, which saw great architectural development in the castle and many private mansions. It was finally destroyed in 1632 at the demand of Cardinal Richelieu.
