Medieval fortress of the Counts of Provence

Name: Fortaleza medieval de los Condes de Provenza
Start: 2023-09-16T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Château féodal des comtes de Provence

At the top of the hill stands the medieval castle of the XIIth and XVth centuries, classified historical monument since 1921.

16 i 17 septiembre 2023Passed

Services municipaux

For the European Heritage Days the fortress of the Counts of Provence will be animated by the Friends of Tours and the municipal staff. Free site visits and access to the roof terrace of the Griffon tower. Information on 06 18 57 67 56.

Types d'événement

Visite libre

Thèmes 2023

Patrimoine vivant

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit

Type de public

Tout public

About the location

Château féodal des comtes de Provence

Montée des Tours, 13160 Châteaurenard

Bouches-du-Rhône
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Medieval castle of the 13th and 15th centuries, listed as a Historical Monument since 1921\. An area of 9 hectares in the heart of the city. Walks, playgrounds, sports course, refreshment in summer, picnic tables. Rooms accessible during guided tours. The castle is open from 2 May to 30 September from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Sunday afternoon from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. From October to April, the castle is open every afternoon from 3pm to 5pm except Fridays. Closed on 1 May and from 20 December to 3 January inclusive. Price: 4 euros, reduced price 2 euros. Free for children under 12 and people with reduced mobility. At the top of Pic Chabaud, the Golden Virgin watches over the town. The garden of the castle is free access all year round (except temporary restrictions in summer).