Top 4 Castles in Mercantour
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 4
beautiful castles to choose from in Mercantour. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: July 1, 2026
Sospel
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Fortifications of Colmars
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Fort de Savoie
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Fort de France Redoubt
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Guillaumes
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The village is built at the confluence of the Varo river and the Tuebi stream, dominated by a rocky spur on which are the ruins of an ancient castle.
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In these areas all the towns are very beautiful and well-kept.
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Structure that guarded the border.
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Castle kept in perfect condition.
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Town in the valley with services and shops, in addition to being very beautiful.
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Colmars is a very pretty town with a spectacular fort
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Old castle from the time of Louis the 14th. It is located near the town of Colmar-Les-Alps and invites you to take a short break
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