Château de Picomtal

Château de Picomtal
EtymologyDerives from "Las crottos," meaning "cellars" in Provençal.
General information
StatusTopped-out
TypeChâteau
Architectural style Medieval, Neo-Gothic (19th century renovation)
LocationCrots, Hautes-Alpes France
Address295 avenue du Château 05200 Crots
Coordinates44°31′55″N 6°28′21″E / 44.53194°N 6.47250°E / 44.53194; 6.47250
Construction startedc.1080 AD
Renovated1270, 1375–1380, 1507–1510, 1724, 1831, c. 1880, 1999–2003
OwnerJacques Peureux and Sharon Halperin
Technical details
MaterialStone, wood
Floor count3
Known forGardens, Floorboards
Website
picomtal.fr

The Château de Picomtal is located at 295 Avenue du Château in the village of Crots, in the Hautes-Alpes department of France.


It falls within territory that is part of the Écrins National Park. It overlooks the Durance valley. The Château is in close proximity to the Lac de Serre-Ponçon and the town of Embrun.