Château d'Aiguines

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Château d'Aiguines was built by the Templars at the request of the Bishop of Riez in the 12th century. It was again rebuilt by Balthazar de Gauthier, local lord from 1596 to 1641. Today castle is privately owned.

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Aiguines, France

Established
12th century

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