What remains of Châteaurenard castle today?

Two towers, one of them broken in half, along with part of the surrounding rampart.

How old is the castle?

An early wooden structure from the 10th century was replaced by a stone castle in the 12th century, under Ildefons of Aragon.

Is Châteaurenard castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the ruins were classified as a historic monument by decree on 27 July 1921.

Why is the castle historically notable?

It sheltered Pope Benedict XIII in 1403 when he fled Avignon.

Château de Châteaurenard

châteaurenard Castle

Châteaurenard

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Château de châteaurenard stands in Châteaurenard (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On the Griffon hill south of Avignon, the ruins of Châteaurenard castle overlook the town and surrounding plain. Only two towers survive from this medieval stronghold, one of them broken in half, along with a stretch of rampart wall. The site recalls a fortress that once guarded the Durance valley and even sheltered Pope Benedict XIII when he fled Avignon in 1403.

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What to know

This is an open-air ruin, not a furnished or roofed castle.
Reaching the site means climbing a hill, with uneven ground around the remains.
The ruins have been listed as a historic monument since 1921, protecting the towers and ramparts.
Expect a fairly short visit, as the site consists mainly of the two surviving towers and a section of wall.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00-18:00
Thursday	10:00-18:00
Friday	10:00-18:00
Saturday	10:00-18:00
Sunday (today)	Closed

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

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

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Address

Mnt des Tours, 13160 Châteaurenard

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081238

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What remains of Châteaurenard castle today?: Two towers, one of them broken in half, along with part of the surrounding rampart.
How old is the castle?: An early wooden structure from the 10th century was replaced by a stone castle in the 12th century, under Ildefons of Aragon.
Is Châteaurenard castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the ruins were classified as a historic monument by decree on 27 July 1921.
Why is the castle historically notable?: It sheltered Pope Benedict XIII in 1403 when he fled Avignon.