Can the castle of Vaison-la-Romaine be visited?

Yes, the ruins are freely accessible. No buildings remain inside: only the remains on the rock survive.

Since when has the castle been protected?

The castle and the rock were classified as historical monuments by decree on 1 December 1920.

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Vaison-la-Romaine

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Vaison-la-Romaine

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de Vaison-la-Romaine stands in Vaison-la-Romaine (Vaucluse), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. No visits are on record for this building.

Perched on a rock overlooking Vaison-la-Romaine, the castle survives only as ruins of a medieval fortress. Both the ruins and the rocky outcrop were classified as historical monuments in 1920. The site provides views over the town and the Rhône valley from its rocky promontory.

What to know

The ruins are not developed: they are freely accessible remains on a rock.
The site has been classified since 1920 as an ensemble comprising the remains and their rocky base.
No facilities or amenities are reported on site.
Access to the rock may present difficulties depending on weather conditions.

Where this château is

Vaison-la-Romaine · Vaucluse · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Vaison-la-Romaine, Vaucluse

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00082182

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Frequently asked

Can the castle of Vaison-la-Romaine be visited?: Yes, the ruins are freely accessible. No buildings remain inside: only the remains on the rock survive.
Since when has the castle been protected?: The castle and the rock were classified as historical monuments by decree on 1 December 1920.