Château de Gilette

Gilette, France

Château de Gilette was built at the latest in the 13th century. It stands on a rocky spur overlooking the village. The castle was besieged and conquered several times in the 16th century. The last military action was Battle of Gilette on 18 and 19 October 1793.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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Pascal Remy (3 years ago)
magnificent point of view, very nice little village house for 4 people for rent at the foot of the very nice castle
Filip Gerard (5 years ago)
Overlooking a beautiful and atypical village, where you have good legs to walk the streets and labyrinthine streets, the house that offers Bruno and Romain for rent, is just a wonderful little paradise. Arrival in the evening late, we had no problem finding the place and recovering the keys, thanks to the very precise explanations received previously. We appreciated the small attentions of reception and the comfort of the bed. But c awakening, when the shutters open, the magic has worked. In front of us a breathtaking landscape, green mountains and just above us the castle of the village under renovation, whose remains bear the weight of the rich and intense history of this ancient Italy returned to the land of France. br /> All the necessary comfort is on site, a functional kitchen, a shower room where water flows continuously and icing on the cake, outside, a terrace offers a friendly space where we can eat, sunbathe and rest, under the sun or the stars. Thank you very much for this stay where we were able to discover with joy, a welcoming village and enjoy an ideal location close to Nice, Monaco, the mountain and its many beautiful little villages, among other wonders.
bernard Fabrizy (6 years ago)
Endroit chaleureux et historique
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