Châteauneuf-de-Grasse Luxury Villas for Sale

At the highest point of Châteauneuf stands the Castellaras, an ancient fortified Iron Age compound that gave the village its strategic importance for over two millennia. First documented in 1153 as "Castello Novo" (New Castle), the village became an independent fief in 1257, dominating the Opio plain from its 420-metre elevation. Medieval streets and towers were built to defend against coastal raids and maintain control of the perfume trade routes that would later define Grasse.

The 16th century brought devastation when Charles V (Charles Quint) destroyed much of the village during his military campaigns. From 1625 onwards, the village was painstakingly rebuilt. The castle and church that stand today date from this reconstruction period and remain classified historic monuments. Narrow medieval alleyways wind between 16th and 17th-century stone houses, many now protected as heritage sites. Walking through the village feels like stepping into the Provence of centuries past.

Today, Châteauneuf-de-Grasse is home to approximately 3,765 residents and remains a registered historic site in the Alpes-Maritimes. The village has resisted over-development and tourism saturation, maintaining its authentic medieval character. Growing international buyer presence seeks Châteauneuf as a quieter, more affordable alternative to Mougins and Valbonne, yet with the same exceptional accessibility to Grasse, Sophia Antipolis, and the coast. Here, you find genuine Provençal living without the crowds.