© Chateau de la Napoule
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Chateau de la Napoule, Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Beautifully restored French castle with art gallery & gardens
Built in the 14th century, this chateau has been restored and turned into an art exhibition space, visitor centre and venue for weddings and other functions.
Built by the Countess of Villeneuve in the 14th century, Chateau de la Napoule later became a glass factory in the 19th century, before being bought in 1918 by an American couple.
Henry and Marie Clews set about restoring the chateau to its former glory and turning parts of it into exhibition space for Henry's sculptures. They established the La Napoule Art Foundation, which now hosts many exhibitions and awards residencies to talented artists.
They also restored the gardens, which are now listed amongst the Remarkable Gardens of France by the French Ministry of Culture.
The chateau has a cafe overlooking the sea, open from 11:00 to 17:00, April to September.
The chateau is open daily throughout the year. It may be closed occasionally for private functions, so check before visiting.
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Visitor comments
- "This beautiful Chateau and gardens are absolutely stunning and are brimming with history. Take a leisurely stroll around the gardens, lose yourself in your surroundings and soak up the ambience and "romance" of this wonderful place. The entrance fee is very reasonable. There's also a cafe on site. This was one of the highlights of my recent holiday on the French Riviera, I absolutely loved it and would definitely visit again." - Trip Advisor
- "The castle and its garden is absolutely stunning! So beautiful and so well kept, with an exciting history. Highly recommend to see and visit this place." - Trip Advisor
- "Attended a wedding here and can only say WOW what a venue. If you are looking for something different for your wedding then look no further. So romantic and simply stunning." - Trip Advisor
Directions
The chateau is located 7 kilometres west of Cannes, direction Aix-en-Provence on the A8 motorway. You can also take the train to La Napoule station, which is directly opposite the chateau.
When to come
Open every day February to October, 10:00-18:00. From November to January, open 14:00-17:00.
Child policy
Children are very welcome and the Chateau hosts regular art workshops for 5 to 13 year olds. There is also a free treasure hunt in the gardens of the Chateau to help children explore and discover the museum grounds.
