Château de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France

Conrad I, Count of Vintimiglia, built the castle in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in 970 to defend the Western border of his feudal domain from attack by hordes of Saracens that rampaged around the area. Initially the entire village was encompassed by the castle. The keep's military strength was reinforced in the 15th century by the Grimaldi family. In 1808  the castle was sold as a Bien National to five Roquebrune inhabitants. A century later, in 1911, it was sold again – this time to wealthy Englishman Sir William Ingram, who set about renovating it but eventually gave it to the town of Roquebrune in 1921. The castle overlooks the medieval village and its atmospheric alleyways, sometimes carved out of the rock itself.

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Founded: 970 AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Frankish kingdoms (France)

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www.rcm-tourisme.com

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Dóra R (4 months ago)
A hidden castle with amazing view, you must see it! From the parking places only a 5 min. walk.
Rachel Kreynin (9 months ago)
Interesting castle in the center of a medieval village with views from Monaco to Menton. It is 5 euros per entry and you can explore inside the castle with some descriptions of the rooms in many languages. There are winding steps that take you to different corners of the castle and some parts are closed off. It isn't a very large castle but I would recommend it if you're in the area. The entire area around the castle is lovely to walk and explore, too. Awesome bathroom too
Tímea Horváth (11 months ago)
The castle itself is not so big from the inside, but the view is amazing from everywhere! Be ready for climbing (stairs), especially on the way up to the castle!
Elad Itzkin (14 months ago)
Beautiful little castle with amazing views. Staff not so friendly, heard us coming and closed the door to take a 5 min break ? but other than that great, worth the 5 euro entry, closes at 5pm so be aware of the time as at 4:30 they already refused letting people in
Peter (2 years ago)
Not far from Menton, about 6 km head up north to the mountains. there is a fantastic castle with a wonderful view. The castle is accessible by car and only the last 500 m you must walk up by stairs. It is worth to visiting even they charge you 5,-€ ??
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