This photo of the Chateau de la Barben was shot from the road, looking towards the castle. This mediaeval fortress, mentioned as early as 1069, belonged to King René of Provence in the 15th century. It was, at some point, sold to a merchent family (who sold furs and pelts) that supported the King, and was altered and extended in the 16th and 17th centuries. The keep was burned at the beginning of the French revolution and the family, who supported the King, was executed (beheaded) later during
the revolution. Restoration work was carried out in the 19th and 20th centuries and the castle remains run and maintained by private owners who conduct tours, cater out events and run a
hotel at the site.
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