Château des Baux-de-Provence
Château des Baux-de-Provence
13520
Les Baux-de-Provence
Contact and information
Additional information
E-mail : tourisme@lesbauxdeprovence.com
Stone vessel with an imposing silhouette, the Château des Baux-de-Provence reveals to you the tumultuous past of the lords of the Baux. From the top of its rocky spur, it offers an exceptional panorama of Provence. Venture into its vestiges and remains!
Mecca of Medieval Provence
Located on a strategic site, the medieval fortress sheltered the illustrious Baux family who claimed to be descendants of the mage Balthazar. Since then, the sixteen-pointed star has continued to show the way towards the village and the castle. The towers like the keep are the most representative vestiges of the defensive past of the site which can be visited all year round. Come and discover this fortification carved into the rock and which bears witness to a glorious past.
The castle being told to us
Guided tours and activities are offered on Easter and Pentecost weekends as well as May 8 and 9. Herbalism, medieval wine tasting in a Middle Ages tavern, minting of coins in the forge, demonstrations on a war machine, knightly battles and even conferences are on the program. In July and August, the castle invites you to discover it in a cultural and fun way. Find all the activities at the castle on the website lesbauxdeprovence.com.
Alix, last princess of Les Baux
Explore the most secret nooks and crannies of the castle and unveil the mysteries surrounding the testament of Alix, the last princess of Les Baux. In teams of 2 to 6 people, solve the puzzles and take on all the challenges offered by this investigation game.
Price : 5€ per person in addition to the entrance fee to the Château
Schedules
| Open all year round (except 25 December) | |
| January, February, November, December: | 10 am to 5 pm. |
| March, October: | 9.30 am to 6 pm |
| April, May, June, September: | 9 am to 7 pm |
| July and August: | 9 am to 7.30 pm |
Prices
| Single ticket | |
| Adults: | 8€ / 10€* |
| Seniors (+65 years old): | 7€ / 9€* |
| Child (-7 years old): | Free admission |
| Reductions : Youth (7 to 25 years old), students above 25 years old, jobseekers, teachers : | 6€ / 8€* |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children of 7 to 17 years old) : | 25€ / 33€* |
| Pass Baux-de-Provence (Combined ticket Carrières des Lumières + Château des Baux). | |
| Adults: | 19€ / 20,50€* |
| Seniors (+65 years old): | 17€ / 18,50* |
| Child (-7 years old): | Free admission |
| Youth (7 to 25 years old) | 14€ / 15,50€* |
| Reductions : students above 25 years old, jobseekers, teachers : | 15€ / 16,50€* |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children of 7 to 17 years old) : | 53€ / 60€* |
| Half price to Musée Yves Brayer on presentation of the Pass. | |
