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Le Chateau de la Moutte, Saint Tropez
Grand manor house with beautiful gardens
Le Chateau de la Moutte is a 19th century manor house nestled in a palm tree park with woods and vines, which represents an incredible element of Saint Tropez’s natural heritage.
The property was built in 1856 by the Martin de Roquebrune family, listed as one of the most important families of the nobility. The property was then bought by the prime minister of Napoleon III, Emile Ollivier, who restored and embellished it. It is now owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral.
Inside, you can see a gallery of portraits of Ollivier's family, who married Franz Listz's daughter, and a large library with more than 4,000 volumes ordered by subjects, including a large collection of French literature with books by Hugo, Balzac, Voltaire, Rousseau, Montaigne, etc.
When to come
You can walk around the beautiful four hectares park three days per week during the summer, when it is open to the public, or you can book a guided tour. The castle is also open to the public during the European Heritage Days on the third weekend of September. Each summer, it hosts the famous dance and music Festival “Les Nuits du Chateau de la Moutte”.
