Château de Montfort in La Colle-sur-Loup is a 13th-century feudal fortress featuring carved stone walls, gothic vaults, wooden ceiling joists, and high blazoned chimneys that testify to centuries of heritage. Originally held by Romée de Villeneuve, the great Sénéchal of Provence, the castle was acquired in the early 16th century by Jean-Antoine II de Lascaris, Count of Tende. René de Savoie, known as le Grand Bâtard de Savoie, rebuilt the castle around 1523 as a hunting relay, and it subsequently hosted François I during 1538 negotiations for the Peace of Nice. In the 20th century, industrialist Gustave Ecrepont and watchmaker Séverin Wunderman undertook major renovations, with Wunderman establishing a collection of Jean Cocteau works throughout the twelve rooms and commissioning a Cocteau-designed pool.
