[HIGHLIGHTS] Near Nice, works of the medieval castle of Saint-Jeannet demolished by order of the prefect

The Château de Saint-Jeannet, near Nice, is being demolished. The first medieval stones are estimated to have been laid in the 11th century.

By March 15, the demolition is expected to be completed. The decision to demolish the castle was made after a court ruling in 2009. The court found that the construction of the castle had been carried out without a permit. The owner was fined 5 million euros for the violations. The demolition is due to be finished by March 15.