Château Gallieni
Today, Château Gallieni in Fréjus is a place of remembrance, but also a project looking to the future.
Set in the heart of this historic city, it tells the story of a transformation, but also that of a love and a great military figure.
Set in the heart of this historic city, it tells the story of a transformation, but also that of a love and a great military figure.
Originally, this Gabelle estate (named after the salt tax) housed two salt huts, which were transformed into properties.
It was after his marriage to Marthe Savelli in 1882 that General Joseph Gallieni became the owner and undertook to transform these modest buildings into an elegant residence. The architect Jully, whom Gallieni had met during his proconsulate in Madagascar, was commissioned to design this residence which took on the appearance of a small castle, in the heart of the Provençal pine forest.
The building was finally acquired in 1999 by the Fréjus Saint-Raphaël urban community.
Now renovated, the castle now hosts business creation organizations. This transition from a living space to an innovation center shows how history and the present can coexist and enrich each other.
Thus, the Château Gallieni is much more than just a historic residence: it embodies an era, a man and a city in constant evolution.
From Gallieni's passion for this place to the contemporary transformation of the site, history continues to be written, combining respect for the past and a vision for the future.
It was after his marriage to Marthe Savelli in 1882 that General Joseph Gallieni became the owner and undertook to transform these modest buildings into an elegant residence. The architect Jully, whom Gallieni had met during his proconsulate in Madagascar, was commissioned to design this residence which took on the appearance of a small castle, in the heart of the Provençal pine forest.
The building was finally acquired in 1999 by the Fréjus Saint-Raphaël urban community.
Now renovated, the castle now hosts business creation organizations. This transition from a living space to an innovation center shows how history and the present can coexist and enrich each other.
Thus, the Château Gallieni is much more than just a historic residence: it embodies an era, a man and a city in constant evolution.
From Gallieni's passion for this place to the contemporary transformation of the site, history continues to be written, combining respect for the past and a vision for the future.
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Location details
- In the city
- Public transport stop within 500 m
- Bus stop within 500 m
Admission fees
visible from the outside only.