Between 1966 and 1987, the city of Marseille bought almost all of the property, including the Château Pastré, Château Sanderval and the bastide Clary.
It had the Château Pastré carefully restored.

Since May 1995, it has housed the Faïence Museum, and displays more than 1,500 pieces crafted during a period spanning more than 7000 years.

Marseille has been chosen as the "European cultural capital" for 2013.
As part of the preparation for this, the government plans to transfer the Faïence Museum to the Château Borély, which will be adapted for the planned Museum of Decorative Arts and Fashion.

The grounds are now a public park commonly known as the Campagne Pastré.
Of this, 12 hectares (30 acres) are formally laid out with lawns, woods and two artificial lakes, while 100 hectares (250 acres) have more natural vegetation.
The central avenue from the entrance to the chateau is over 900 metres (3,000 ft) long.
Apart from the lakes, the park includes playgrounds, canal areas and hiking trails.
The gardens are decorated with statues.
From a steep hill, visitors have views of Marseille.
The entire forested area of the park is part of the Calanques World Heritage Site.
Between 1966 and 1987, the city of Marseille bought almost all of the property, including the Château Pastré, Château Sanderval and the bastide Clary. It had the Château Pastré carefully restored.
Since May 1995, it has housed the Faïence Museum, and displays more than 1,500 pieces crafted during a period spanning more than 7000 years.
Marseille has been chosen as the "European cultural capital" for 2013. As part of the preparation for this, the government plans to transfer the Faïence Museum to the Château Borély, which will be adapted for the planned Museum of Decorative Arts and Fashion.
The grounds are now a public park commonly known as the Campagne Pastré. Of this, 12 hectares (30 acres) are formally laid out with lawns, woods and two artificial lakes, while 100 hectares (250 acres) have more natural vegetation. The central avenue from the entrance to the chateau is over 900 metres (3,000 ft) long. Apart from the lakes, the park includes playgrounds, canal areas and hiking trails. The gardens are decorated with statues. From a steep hill, visitors have views of Marseille. The entire forested area of the park is part of the Calanques World Heritage Site.
Château Pastré