Can you visit the château de Boulbon without a guide?

Yes, the site is open for self guided visits through the ruins and terraces.

Where can you park to visit the château de Boulbon?

Free parking is available at Place Gilles Léontin, a ten minute walk from the site.

Is the château de Boulbon a listed historic monument?

Yes, the ruins are listed as a monument historique by decree of 2 January 1976.

How old are the remains of the château de Boulbon?

The surviving remains date from the 12th century.

Château de Boulbon

Boulbon Castle

Boulbon

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Child: Free

Free for Children & Boulbonnais residents

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on August 18, 2026

Where: Boulbon

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Boulbon stands in Boulbon (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 18, 2026.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Rhône valley, the ruins of the château de Boulbon date back to the 12th century and still overlook the village of the same name in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Now privately owned, the site can be explored freely, taking in terraces set above the cliff, the remains of the keep and traces of the former seigneurial residence. The place also hosts concerts and private events alongside visits.

What to know

Visits are self guided, at your own pace, with no imposed tour.
Adult admission costs 5 euros.
The château is open only one day a week, so check before travelling.
Free parking is available at Place Gilles Léontin, about a ten minute walk from the entrance.
As the site consists of ruins on a rocky spur, the ground is uneven and requires suitable footwear and some physical effort.

Practical information

Opening hours

Consultez le calendrier pour les jours d'ouverture, 09h00-18h00 (fermé le mardi), dernière entrée à 17h30
dates d'ouverture: 16 au 18 septembre, 19 au 20 septembre, 23 au 27 septembre

Annual closures : Tuesday

Prices

Adult: €5
Child: Free

Free for Children & Boulbonnais residents

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Free parking at Place Gilles Léontin, a 10-minute walk from the château entrance.

Due to the historic nature of the site (stairs, cobbled paths), access for people with reduced mobility is very limited.

On site

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Where this château is

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

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Address

Boulbon, Bouches-du-Rhône

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081232
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Boulbon: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Child: free. Free for: children & Boulbonnais residents.
Can you visit the château de Boulbon without a guide?: Yes, the site is open for self guided visits through the ruins and terraces.
Where can you park to visit the château de Boulbon?: Free parking is available at Place Gilles Léontin, a ten minute walk from the site.
Is the château de Boulbon a listed historic monument?: Yes, the ruins are listed as a monument historique by decree of 2 January 1976.
How old are the remains of the château de Boulbon?: The surviving remains date from the 12th century.

Information verified on August 18, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website