Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne
The town dates back to the 12th Century castle holding a strategic position to watch and toll traffic on the Rhône River. In 1317 Pope Jophn XXII ordered the building of a new castle to be a summer residence for the Avignon popes. The War of Religion and the French Revolution took a toll on the town. The castle was sold off and used as a source of building stone.
In 1854 the village became the Cradle of the Félibrige, a movement for the revival of the Provençal language and literature. The movement was initiated by Frédéric Mistral and six other poets at the Château de Fontségugne. Walking the narrow streets is enjoyable. There are views of the remains of the Château de Gadagne.
One of the pleasant squares in the town.
Bell steeple of a church.
Beautiful colours of window shutters and doors.
Rich textures and colours of the church door.
Passageways throught the walls.
Reflections of the tower in the fountain.
There are a number of fountains in the town.
Built with the town leading up to the former castle, expect stairs.
Warm street scenes.