Remarkable Castle

Property Description

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.