Castellar, former fief of the Lascaris

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Archeological site
  • Town / Village
  • 15th C
Elevation : 365m
58, rue de la République, 06500 Castellar
Castellar, a stopover on the GR 51 and 52, is a relaxing village with picturesque streets. Former stronghold of the Lascaris counts, the village, 7Km from the beaches, welcomes visitors and hikers all year round thanks to its natural and cultural heritage.
Castellar has a beautiful heritage: vaulted passages, numerous facades in yellow and orange tones, a baroque style palace, fountains and wash houses from the 19th century, religious buildings, agricultural buildings... 
Today, several craftsmen and artists exhibit their works here:
Martine Prunier, artist-plastician, offers her workshops in the former Penitents Noirs chapel, at 5 rue Sarrail;
Sculpture and painting at the Galerie Collectif d'Artistes Plasticien.nes, on the Place...

Services

Services

Car park

Rates

Rates

Free access.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Castellar, former fief of the Lascaris
Elevation : 365m
58, rue de la République, 06500 Castellar

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Mountain view
  • Panoramic view
  • Close to a public transportation
    Updated on 08 July 2025 at 11:30
    by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
    (Offer identifier : 5800742)
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