Château of Roquebrune - Let the tour begin...
We've climbed to the top of Roquebrune village - to Place William Ingram - which you can see in the photograph below. You'll see the entrance to the Château is just off to the right (and above).
As our tour continues, you'll read of the varied history of the castle, which was originally a a 10th century Carolingian castle.
Today, however, I want to jump a good few centuries and tell you about Sir William Ingram, a rich English baronet, for whom this square was named. In 1888 the castle was sold to 5 Roquebrunois citizens and they, in turn, sold it to Ingram in 1911. He started restoring it into an unauthentic fairytale castle. The locals kicked up a fuss and stopped the work. Later, in 1921, Sir William Ingram gave the castle to Roquebrune.
If you would like to see La Vigie, the house that Sir William Ingram built to the east of Monte Carlo, please click on the link.
Tomorrow, we enter the castle grounds.
Jilly, you are a good guide; can't wait for the trip! I like the stones in these ancient buildings in both photos.
ReplyDeleteShe really is a great guide. Can't wait to walk through that archway.
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Hi Jilly, thanks for visiting me this past week. Looking forward to the trip - I suspect there will be some beautiful views at the top!
ReplyDeleteAs noted above, you are an exceptional tour guide! I can already tell just by looking at the entrance that we have a treat awaiting us!
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ReplyDeleteYes, Jilly has an interesting way to describe her blog as if we are doing the walking with her. Thanks for sharing the photo and the history.
ReplyDeleteIm most impressed by how well these things were built in the day!
ReplyDeleteI adore the doorway Jilly. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteincredible archway, really spectacular tour.
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