Château de Cabriès

The Château de Cabriès is an historic castle in Cabriès, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It houses the Musée Edgar Mélik.

Château de Cabriès
General information
Coordinates43.4412°N 5.3791°E / 43.4412; 5.3791

History

The castle was built in the 8th century. In 1237, Anselme Férus sold it to Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Provence.[1] It was restored in the 18th century, with French windows added.[2]

In 1934, the northern aisle was acquired by painter Edgar Mélik, who painted its walls.[1] It now houses a museum named after him.[1][2]

Château de Cabriès - courtyard

References
  1. Journées Européennes du Patrimoine: Cabriès: Château/musée Edgar Mélik Archived 2010-09-18 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Aix-en-Provence Tourism: Musée Edgar Mélik


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