What a surprising citadel! Montélimar castle was home of the influential Adhémar family – the city was eventually named after them. Plunge into Middle Ages’ daily life with a visit that brings a refreshing and kids-friendly experience.
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The castle is ideally located a few minutes walk away from the city centre, standing atop Montélimar’s heights. The stronghold is a powerful testimony of the Adhémar family and lineage’s influence, for the city was named after them. The castle comprises the Lord’s lodge, a Roman chapel, a square tower and a curtain wall topped by a chemin de ronde. As centuries went by, the ensemble served various purposes, such as a palace, a fort, citadel and then a prison. Today, the castle is a publicly...
Services
Picnic area
Toilets
Shop
- Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Board games
- Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Services
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Booking of general amenities
- Guided tours
- Pets not allowed
Rates
From 10 February 2024 to 31 December 2024
Full price
6€
Reduced price
4€
> Individual tickets: €6 full price - €4 concessions*.
Free (on presentation of proof of entitlement): under 12s, disabled persons, guide
guide card, Clef des châteaux ambassador card.
Reduced rate (on presentation of valid proof): 12-17 years old, students under 25, jobseekers, RSA or AAH recipients.
> Clef des Châteaux Ambassador Card: €20
Free, unlimited access to guided and self-guided tours of the châteaux of Grignan, Suze-la-Rousse and Montélimar; preferential rates for events; free access to the terraces of Grignan and reduced rates for visits for up to 5 accompanying persons per visit; VIP advantages (unusual visits, previews, etc.). Nominative, valid for one year from date of purchase.
Free (on presentation of proof of entitlement): under 12s, disabled persons, guide
guide card, Clef des châteaux ambassador card.
Reduced rate (on presentation of valid proof): 12-17 years old, students under 25, jobseekers, RSA or AAH recipients.
> Clef des Châteaux Ambassador Card: €20
Free, unlimited access to guided and self-guided tours of the châteaux of Grignan, Suze-la-Rousse and Montélimar; preferential rates for events; free access to the terraces of Grignan and reduced rates for visits for up to 5 accompanying persons per visit; VIP advantages (unusual visits, previews, etc.). Nominative, valid for one year from date of purchase.
Check
Culture voucher
Bank/credit card
Cash
Travellers Cheque
Online payment
Contactless payment
Groups (Max capacity)
- 30 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 1 March 2024 until 30 June 2024 Open everyday
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
From 1 July 2024 until 31 August 2024 Open everyday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: open
10 am to 6 pm
10 am to 6 pm
From 1 September 2024 until 31 October 2024 Open everyday
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
From 1 November 2024 until 31 December 2024 Openon tuesday, on wednesday, on thursday, on friday, on saturday, on sunday
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: open
1pm to 5pm
1pm to 5pm
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- In centre of town
- Town location
Access
- Narbonne Plateau