Château de Teillan

Aimargues, France

Château de Teillan was built probably in the 9th and 10th centuries to the site of an ancient Roman castrum called Villa Telianum. In the 12th century it was sold to the abbey of Psalmody. The chateau is surrounded with a landscape park from the 19th century where are located Roman steles, milestones and a waterwheel. Today Château de Teillan is privately owned, but open in the summer season.

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Le Grand Teillan, Aimargues, France
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Founded: 9th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Frankish kingdoms (France)

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4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Sylvie Hurn (2 years ago)
La promenade autour du château est splendide
Sarah Coste (2 years ago)
Très beau lieu et le propriétaire y est accueillant et arrangeant !
Boris Robert (2 years ago)
Il n'y a rien Ce n'est pas entretenue Bref, c'est un Squatte
Eve CONTE (2 years ago)
Un havre de verdure à proximité du Vidourle.
Michel Riviere (3 years ago)
Pour aimer les bâtisse anciennes
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