La Barben Castle: A Century of Upheaval in a Grand Ancestral Home

La Barben Castle, a historical monument, has a storied past, tracing its first mention to 1064 in the Abbaye Saint-Victor de Marseille's cartulary. The original castle, built before the 10th century, was initially owned by the Pontevès family. In the 15th century, it belonged to King René, who sold it to Jean II de Forbin in 1474. The castle suffered significant damage during the 1630 revolt of the Cascaveous, leading to its remodeling. Notable residents include Pauline Borghèse (Napoleon's sister) and Auguste de Forbin, who had a tumultuous love affair there.

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