Castle Tourtour - 12 bedrooms - 1155m²

Perched on the heights above Aups, Château de Taurenne is a medieval fortress listed as a « Monument Historique », distinguished by its five round

towers and commanding position at the heart of a private estate spanning over 250 hectares.

Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, the château was historically associated with the powerful Blacas family and maintains documented links

to the Order of the Knights Templar during the 13th century.

Since its acquisition in 1999, the property has undergone an exemplary restoration.

The owners have transformed Château de Taurenne into a truly unique estate, guided by an uncompromising respect for the original architecture,

historic materials, and the spirit of the site, while giving it a renewed and coherent purpose fully integrated into its natural environment.

The estate has been reimagined as an exceptional olive oil property, featuring a modern on-site mill and more than 11,000 olive trees planted with

traditional Provençal varieties.

The olive oil produced on the estate is widely regarded as among the finest in the region, regularly selected by leading gastronomic establishments

and some of the most prestigious tables for its quality, consistency, and expression of terroir.

Its production is supported by a rare model of

complete ecological and energy self-sufficiency.

Today, Château de Taurenne represents an outstanding patrimonial asset, combining historical prestige, vast landholdings, high-level agricultural

operations, and a forward-looking sustainable vision a rare and highly distinctive property within the market for exceptional estates.

• Historical Monument with exceptional preservation of heritage elements
• Exceptional olive estate with award-winning olive oil production
• High-quality restoration respecting original architecture

Remarkable castle

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Ref : MZIOP1288 - Date : 26/05/2026