Château de l'Empéri

To make a day of it

Château de l'Empéri stands in Salon-de-Provence (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: 10th century, 13th century). Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on the Puech rock overlooking Salon-de-Provence, this castle owes its name to the Holy Roman Empire, to which the town belonged in the Middle Ages, with the archbishops of Arles ruling as its lords. The site's origins go back to the 10th century, and the building is listed as a historic monument. Since 1967 it has housed the Brunon collection, devoted to French military history from the reign of Louis XIV to the First World War, displayed across several exhibition rooms. The courtyards, garden and terrace can be visited freely, alongside the museum itself.

What to know

• The castle is open with set hours every day of the week.
• The adult admission fee is 6 euros.
• Access to the courtyards, garden and terrace does not require a ticket.
• The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1956.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Salon-de-Provence · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Salon-de-Provence, 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 PA00081459

Period of construction

10th century, 13th century

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Frequently asked

Château de l'Empéri: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6. Child: €4. Reduced: €4. Free for: job seekers, recipients of social welfare benefits, young people under 26, students, apprentices, teachers and group leaders on professional visits, school bus or travel agency coach drivers, journalists on professional assignment, curators of French public collections and ICOM card holders, Ministry of Defence personnel for the Musée de l'Empéri exclusively, holders of the My Provence pass, 1st Sunday of the month, European and national culture days.

What can you see at the château de l'Empéri?

It houses a collection on French military history from the reign of Louis XIV to the First World War, as well as the castle's courtyards, garden and terrace.

Where does the name of the château de l'Empéri come from?

It refers to the Holy Roman Empire, to which the town of Salon belonged during the Middle Ages.

Is the château de l'Empéri a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been classified as a historic monument under a 1956 order.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q2128921
• Mérimée PA00081459
• Official website

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