A hidden gem in the village of La Tour-d’Aigues, the Medieval Castle of La Tour-d’Aigues offers a glimpse into the past with its rich history and dramatic transformations. The castle's origins date back to the 11th century, but it was significantly rebuilt in the 14th century. The castle's original purpose was to serve as a fortification, but it was later transformed into a luxurious residence. Foulquet d’Agoult, a powerful figure, carried out significant renovations on the castle in the 15th century.
The donjon, now preserved, had a more military appearance than it does today. The seigneurial residence of Foulquet had a quadrilateral shape, built around the donjon. Today, two of the four towers still stand, located at the North-East and North-West corners at the back of the building, marking the remnants of a medieval castle that was once as big as the current one. The castle was surrounded by moats on three sides, with the fourth side naturally defended by a cliff overlooking the valley of the Eze.
Fouquet d’Agoult created hydraulic structures to supply water to the castle, bringing it from sources in the piémont du Luberon.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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