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September 3, 2010

Hilltop medieval castle (chateau) entrance - Grignan, Provence, France - Daily Travel Photos
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A beautiful hilltop castle in Grignon.

By sheer dumb luck, we stumbled upon this non-touristy castle and picturesque village during our roam around the small local roads of Provence.

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Picturesque rooftops of the village below the castle at Grignon - Grignan, Provence, France - Daily Travel Photos
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Picturesque rooftops of the village below the castle at Grignon.

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