Is the Château des Baux accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No, the rocky and uneven terrain of the site does not allow for any particular accessibility.

What remains of the Château des Baux today?

The keep, several towers including the Sarrazine tower, rooms carved into the rock, and remnants of the fortified walls.

How old is the Château des Baux?

Its construction dates back to the 11th century, under the lords of Baux.

Is the Château des Baux a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a 1904 decree covering the keep, towers and remains of the enclosure.

Château des Baux

Baux Castle

Les Baux-de-Provence

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Where: Les Baux-de-Provence

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Château des Baux stands in Les Baux-de-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above Les Baux-de-Provence, this ruined hilltop fortress has overlooked the valley since the 11th century. Once the stronghold of the powerful lords of Baux, it endured the medieval wars of Provence before falling into disrepair. Visitors today wander a large open-air site featuring a keep, towers, rooms carved into the rock, and remnants of the old defensive walls.

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What to know

The site is an open-air ruin with no accessibility features for visitors with reduced mobility.
The ground is rocky and uneven, so sturdy walking shoes are recommended.
The complex includes the keep, several towers such as the Sarrazine and Bannes towers, and rooms carved directly into the rock.
The site has been a listed historic monument since 1904, protecting the surviving remains.
The visit takes place largely outdoors, exposed to wind and sun depending on the season.

Practical information

Opening hours

open every day all year round

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

On site

Child-friendly

Where this château is

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

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Address

Rue du Trencat, 13520 Les Baux-de-Provence

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Château phone number

+33 4 90 54 34 39

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081208

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Is the Château des Baux accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No, the rocky and uneven terrain of the site does not allow for any particular accessibility.
What remains of the Château des Baux today?: The keep, several towers including the Sarrazine tower, rooms carved into the rock, and remnants of the fortified walls.
How old is the Château des Baux?: Its construction dates back to the 11th century, under the lords of Baux.
Is the Château des Baux a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a 1904 decree covering the keep, towers and remains of the enclosure.