Standing on a spur of rock in the heart of the Alpilles, the castle in Les Baux-de-Provence covers an area of 7 hectares and is one of the most majestic locations in France. It is also a Historic Monument. From the castle, there is a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alpilles Valley and the entire region. Thanks to the audioguides available in 10 languages (F, GB, D, I, NL, E, J, R, C, P), visitors can listen to the chaotic, tumultuous history of the Lords of Les Baux and their mediaeval fortress, as they visit the keep, the Sarrazine and Paravelle Towers, the dovecote, the castle chapel and the Chapel of St. Blaise, the former Quiqueran Hospital etc.

Chapel of Saint Blaise (12th century)
In the Chapel of St. Blaise, a perfectly preserved example of Romanesque architecture, visitors can watch a film at any time of year entitled “A Bird’s Eye View of Provence” giving them a chance to see the most outstanding locations in Provence, a region that is unique for the wealth and diversity of its heritage.

Shows (from April to September all weekends, holidays and school holidays) :

Siege machinery (11.00 am, 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm and July/August 6.30 pm) : there is a demonstration of their huge fire power every day at the castle. The counterpoise and single-counterweight trebuchets, catapult, balista and battering ram are meticulous reproductions of the machinery used in the Middle Ages and they give visitors some idea of their effectiveness.

The archery and crossbow archery (from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm) will enable visitors to learn about the famous medieval weapons used for hunting as much as for war. They will be able to compete with a real archer to test their dexterity and ability.

The medieval Duel (at 12.00 am, 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm), this historical and humorous show will make you discover the handling of weapons and techniques of medieval combat to the spectacular confrontation of the Knight and the Lord of Les Baux-de-Provence.

An illustrated tour
Visitors to the castle can follow the route marked out by illustrations from the publisher, Casterman. Large panels have been set up to show what the buildings would have looked like and help children to use their imagination in comparing these pictures with the way the castle looks today.

The treasure hunt
Children aged 7 to 12 can delve into the Book of Riddles. A fun but educational way of learning about the history of Les Baux.

Open every day all year round :
Spring 9.00 am to 7.15 pm 
Summer 9.00 am to 8.15 pm  
Autumn 9h30 am to 6.00 pm  
Winter 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Admission Fees

Adult : 8€ / 9€*.
Pass  « Provence Carrières de Lumières » + Castle of Les Baux : 13.50€ / 14.50€*.
 
Reduction (students, children - 7à17ans, unemployed, groups from 20 pers.) : 6€ / €7€*.
 
Pass Provence reduction : 10€ / 11€*.
 
Balade aux Baux : Carrières de Lumières + Castle of Les Baux + Brayer’s Museum: 16.50€ / 17.50€*.
 
Children (-7ans) : free
 
Family : Free for the 2nd child of the family

* Supplement 1€ 1/04 to 30/09/2012 the weekends and holidays, during the Easter holidays and the summer holidays.

Château des Baux

Tel 33 (0) 490 54 55 56 

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