Can you visit the château de Rustrel?

It houses the village town hall; visitors can see the council chamber and its listed fireplace, but access to the rest of the building is limited.

When was the château de Rustrel built?

It dates from the first half of the 17th century, with the date 1626 carved on its sundial.

Who built the château de Rustrel?

It is thought to have been built for the dukes of Lévis Ventadour, lords of Rustrel.

Is the château de Rustrel a listed historic monument?

Its fireplace and a room with painted decor are classified, while its facades and roofs are registered, by decree of 9 May 1989.

Where can you park to visit the château de Rustrel?

Parking is available close to the building.

Château de Rustrel

Rustrel Castle

Rustrel

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Where: Rustrel

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Château de Rustrel stands in Rustrel (Vaucluse), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Rustrel stands at the centre of the village of the same name, in the Vaucluse. Built in the 17th century for the dukes of Lévis Ventadour, it now houses the town hall. Inside, the council chamber retains a monumental fireplace and a painted decor listed as historic monuments.

What to know

The château now serves as the town hall, which limits access to certain interior spaces.
The listed fireplace is located in the council chamber on the first floor.
Parking is available close to the building.
A bus stop serves the village less than 500 metres from the château.
The facades, roofs and a painted decor on the first floor are protected as historic monuments.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Parking nearby

Where this château is

Rustrel · Vaucluse · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

84400 Rustrel

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00082141
Period of construction: first half of the 17th century

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Can you visit the château de Rustrel?: It houses the village town hall; visitors can see the council chamber and its listed fireplace, but access to the rest of the building is limited.
When was the château de Rustrel built?: It dates from the first half of the 17th century, with the date 1626 carved on its sundial.
Who built the château de Rustrel?: It is thought to have been built for the dukes of Lévis Ventadour, lords of Rustrel.
Is the château de Rustrel a listed historic monument?: Its fireplace and a room with painted decor are classified, while its facades and roofs are registered, by decree of 9 May 1989.
Where can you park to visit the château de Rustrel?: Parking is available close to the building.