Is the château of Entrevaux the same as the citadel?

Yes, the name château of Entrevaux now refers to what is called the citadel, which overlooks the village.

How long does it take to climb to the citadel?

The climb from the village takes about 20 to 30 minutes along an 800-metre paved path.

Is the climb to the citadel difficult?

The path rises 156 metres over nine ramps, so it is not recommended for people with walking difficulties.

Who fortified the château of Entrevaux?

The fortifications were strengthened under Vauban's direction.

Is the château of Entrevaux a listed historic monument?

The château was listed in 1927, while the citadel and its fortifications were classified as historic monuments in 1937.

Château de Entrevaux

Entrevaux Castle

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

The château of Entrevaux is the name now given to the citadel that overlooks the fortified village in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. Built on a rocky spur encircled by a bend of the Var river, it was strengthened under Vauban's direction and was never taken by force. A paved path laid out in nine successive ramps leads up to it, revealing dungeons, keep and underground passages along with a view over the valley.

What to know

The climb from the village takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes along an 800-metre paved path divided into nine ramps.
The elevation gain is 156 metres, so the ascent is not advisable for people with walking difficulties.
The site is a protected historic monument: the château was listed in 1927, while the citadel and its fortifications were classified in 1937.
The drawbridge and bridge forming the town entrance have been classified as historic monuments since 1921.
The visit includes the powder magazine, former dungeons, the keep and underground passages.

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Due to the steep incline and the cobblestone path, the climb to the citadel is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.

Where this château is

Entrevaux · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Porte Royale du Pont Levis, 04320 Entrevaux

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+33 4 93 05 46 73

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00080385

Frequently asked

Is the château of Entrevaux the same as the citadel?: Yes, the name château of Entrevaux now refers to what is called the citadel, which overlooks the village.
How long does it take to climb to the citadel?: The climb from the village takes about 20 to 30 minutes along an 800-metre paved path.
Is the climb to the citadel difficult?: The path rises 156 metres over nine ramps, so it is not recommended for people with walking difficulties.
Who fortified the château of Entrevaux?: The fortifications were strengthened under Vauban's direction.
Is the château of Entrevaux a listed historic monument?: The château was listed in 1927, while the citadel and its fortifications were classified as historic monuments in 1937.