Le Chateau was built circa 1720, during France’s early Regency Period. The most notorious individual within these four walls was, of course, the Marquis de Sade.
It was here, in 1772, that the Marquis organized the very first Theatre Festival in France. The plays in which he personally performed were shown in both Mazan and Lacoste castles.
During the revolution, Sade was declared persona non grata in Mazan, the family archives were destroyed and the Château was damaged.
After the Revolution, the Chateau remained Sade’s family property until 1850. Its use has varied from this date. Initially, it was a private Residence and later the Chateau played host to a religious school. In 1923, It became Mazan’s old people’s house which finally closed in 1999. In early 2001, the Château was bought by Madame Lhermie, who after a year and half of renovation work, turned it into a real “Hôtel de Charme”.

A charming Château in Provence, with a genuine soul, a story, an atmosphere. The sun of Provence shining 300 days a year. A famous restaurant serving fine and creative cuisine inspired by seasonal products. A team of professionals keen to help you and to listen to any of your wishes. The perfect place to celebrate your wedding and spend a
memorable weekend in the presence of your loved ones …
The Chateau de Mazan can be partially or fully privatized for your family events : Weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, etc…


30 rooms decorated in a range of colours and styles, in tones of warm stone, peach or apricot, with comfortable duvets with plain or flowered cotton covers.
There is a choice of spacious suites with flower filled terraces, rooms opening onto private gardens, rooms with steam-showers or with splendid views over the tiled roofs of the village.
The Castle: It has 25 rooms, each one designed with a personal touch, uniting comfort and charm…

Landscaped garden, with its incomparable scents of Provence vegetation, its rotunda where you can doze in the shade of mulberry or centenary olive trees. The park is the ideal place to relax.
The swimming pool, with its natural colors, offers fresh and well-being.

The terrace: Overlooking the landscaped garden, the terrace hosts cocktail / wine receptions, lunch and Sunday brunch and a Friday night buffet. It is located within lush greenery with a three centuries old acacia tree, as well as palm and mulberry trees.
The Dinning room L’Ingénue: Facing south to the garden, the dining room has large windows and high ceilings. it can accommodate up to 60 people
The smaller dining room: Oriented south and facing the garden, this smaller restaurant room can accommodate up to 25 people. Enhanced by large windows and high ceilings with moldings , it opens up to the large adjacent dining room.
The Winter Garden and the Hall: To meet friends or families or have a drink away from sunlight.
The 1920 retro bar: For a drink with friends or families in a very friendly and cozy atmosphere.

In the Château in 1772, the Marquis de Sade organized the first ever drama festival in France. Keeping this memory in mind, the gourmet restaurant “l’Ingénue” has been created, run by the talented chef Franck Pujol.
On warm summer evenings, you will be able to enjoy the unique, very individual cuisine on the terrace, overlooking the garden. In winter, when the evenings are cooler, you are suggested to dine inside, the Dining room with hundred-year-old moldings, which was almost certainly the setting of the plays and events staged by the “Divin Marquis”.

Nearest airports: Avignon — 32km, Marseilles – 102km, Nîmes — 80km, Nice — 260km.