Workshops at the Château des Baux

In May and June depending on the days

Château des Baux

The Château des Baux-de-Provence offers fun workshops for children and adults alike.

Archaeology, calligraphy, seal making or medieval crafts: an original way to discover the history and know-how of the Middle Ages.

Registration required depending on the workshop – limited places available.

Calligraphy

Discover the secrets of ancient writing through a medieval calligraphy workshop.

Feathers, inks, and reeds allow participants to experience the gestures of scribes and monks of the past.

From Antiquity to the 18th century, participants dive into the fascinating world of paper and writing in a creative and accessible activity.

Age: all ages
Duration: 20 to 30 minutes

No reservation required

10.30 am: 27, 30, 31 May – 3.30 pm: 30, 31 May – 4.00 pm: 27 May
11.00 am and 4.00 pm: 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 June

Medieval Pouch

Create your own medieval pouch as in the time of the Lords of Les Baux!

This hands-on workshop invites children to craft a small bag inspired by the Middle Ages, along with a traditional game of merels to make and take home.

A friendly activity combining creativity, historical discovery, and ancient games.

From age 6
Duration: 30 to 40 min
Maximum 5 children

Registration required: Château des Baux ticket office on +33 6 58 13 57 97

1.10 pm and 3.00 pm: 27 May
1.30 pm:  3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 June

Archaeology

Follow the traces of the past at the heart of the Château des Baux-de-Provence!

After discovering the work of archaeologists and their excavation methods, children explore an ancient inhabited cave and search for buried objects and forgotten remains.

An immersive workshop to understand how scientists reconstruct history from traces of the past.

Age: from 6 years old
Duration: 1 hour
Maximum: 8 children
Accessible via a staircase with 30 cm-high steps and a handrail.
Not accessible to strollers

Registration required: Château des Baux ticket office on +33 6 58 13 57 97

2.30 pm: 27 May
2.30 pm: 3, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 June

Medieval Seal Making

Learn the art of medieval seal making inspired by the famous coat of arms of the Lords of Les Baux-de-Provence.

Participants discover the history and use of seals in the Middle Ages before creating their own handcrafted seal.

A fun and creative workshop for all ages, leaving with a unique souvenir.

Age: all ages
Duration: 20 to 30 minutes

No reservation required

1.10 pm: 30, 31 May – 11.30 am: 27 May – 5.00: 27, 30, 31 May
3.00 pm: 6, 7, 20, 21, 27, 28 June
5.30 pm: 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 June

Fees

The workshops are included in the admission ticket to the Château des Baux-de-Provence.

Single ticket

Adults: 10€* | Seniors (65+ years): 9€
Children (under 7 years): free | children (7 to 17 years): 7€
Reduced: students, youth (18 to 25 years): 8€
Familly (2 adults + 2 children aged 7 to 17 years): 27€
Escape Game option: 5€ per person in additional to the château ticket

All international disability cards accepted: free entrance

Pass Baux-de-Provence
(Combined ticket Carrières des Lumières + Château des Baux)

Adults: 21€ | Seniors (65+ years) : 19,50€
Children (under 7 years): free | children (7 to 17 years): 16€
Reduced: students, youth (18 to 25 years): 17,50€
Familly (2 adults + 2 children aged 7 to 17 years): 58€

Groups (20+ persons ): 16,50€ per person
School groups (20+ persons): 11€ per child

Half-price admission at the Yves Brayer Museum upon presentation of the Pass Baux-de-Provence ticket

Practical information

13520 Les Baux-de-Provence

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Events

The Yves Brayer Museum will be exceptionally closed on Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 27 May.

Tourist Office

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

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Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Weekends & public holidays: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
Closure: 25 December and 1 January

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