Château des Baux-de-Provence

A mediaeval fortress

It was in the 13th century that the rocky spur of Les Baux was capped with this imposing fortress. Its naturally entrenched and high-perched situation made it possible to observe and protect the surroundings.

The architects of the day tamed the site by carving into the rock to reinforce its defensive nature.

The Château des Baux-de-Provence extends over 5 hectares, and the whole site is a listed Historical Monument.

Situated in the foothills of the Alpilles massif, it offers a breathtaking panorama of Provence, from Aix to Arles, and beyond. On a clear day you can see the Mont Sainte-Victoire and the Camargue.

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Open every day all year round
January, February, November, December: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm*
March, October: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm*
April, May, June and September: 9.00 am to 7.00 pm*
July and August: 9.00 am to 7.30 pm*

Closure: 25 December

*Last entrance 1 hour before closure

Fees

Adults: 8€ / 10€*
Seniors (+65 years) : 7€ / 9€*
Chidren (-7 years): free
Children (7 to 17 years): 6€ / 8€*
Youth (18 to 25 years): 6€ / 8€*
Concessions (students +25 ans, jobseekers, teachers) : 6€ / 8€*
Family (2 adults + 2 children from 7 to 17 years) : 25€ / 33€*

Pass Baux-de-Provence
(Carrières de Lumières + Château des Baux).
Adults: 18€ / 20€*
Seniors (+65 years): 16,50€ / 18,50€*
Children (-7 years): free
Children (7 to 17 years): 14€ / 16€*
Youth (18 to 25 years): 14€ / 16€*
Concessions (students +25 years, jobseekers, teachers): 14€ / 16€*
Family (2 adults and 2 children 7 to 17 years): 51,50€ / 59,50€*

Half price at the Yves Brayer Museum on presentation of the ticket Pass Baux-de-Provence.

*With events in July and August

Practical information

Esplanade du Château
13520 Les Baux-de-Provence

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At 3 hours from Paris or Toulouse, 1.30 hours from Lyon, 1 hour from Marseille or Aix-en-Provence, near Arles and Avignon, discover the village Les Baux-de-Provence and the beautiful and famous Provence.

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Tourist Office

Maison du Roy, Rue Porte Mage,
13520 Les Baux-de-Provence
Tél. +33 (0)4 90 54 34 39

tourisme@lesbauxdeprovence.com

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Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Weekends & public holidays: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
Closure: 25 December and 1 January

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