Château de l'Hers

Hers Castle

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Where: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Château de l'Hers stands in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Vaucluse), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century, 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Rhône, at Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the ruins of the château de l'Hers recall a medieval river tollhouse dating back to the early Middle Ages. What remains today is the lower hall of a medieval keep, a round 14th-century tower and sections of ramparts pierced with arrow slits. With no visitor facilities on site, it suits those drawn to archaeology and local history rather than a furnished château tour.

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What to know

The site consists of open-air ruins, with no known reception or ticketing.
Access involves uneven ground on a rocky platform, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
No opening hours or admission fees are documented for this site.
The neighbouring wine estate bears the château's name but does not include the ruins themselves.
The remains have been listed as a historic monument since 1973, with the protection extended in 2023.

Where this château is

Châteauneuf-du-Pape · Vaucluse · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082029
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century, 14th century