Citadelle d'Entrevaux

Citadelle d'Entrevaux stands in Entrevaux (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 14th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The citadel of Entrevaux stands on a rocky spur overlooking the village, within a bend of the Var river. It can only be reached on foot, along a fortified path that winds up nine ramps from the medieval streets below. Built at the end of the 14th century and later strengthened under Richelieu and by Vauban, it long stood as the frontier between Savoy and Provence.

Written from Citadelle d'Entrevaux

What to know

• Access is on foot only, via an 800-metre path with nine ramps and a 156-metre elevation gain.
• The climb requires genuine physical effort and sturdy footwear.
• The fortifications and the citadel as a whole are listed historic monuments, as is the drawbridge gate.
• The site is visited outdoors, over uneven ground typical of a hilltop military structure.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Not verified

Due to the steep incline and the cobblestone path, the climb to the citadel is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.

Where this château is

Entrevaux · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Loading the map…

This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Porte Royale du Pont Levis, 04320 Entrevaux

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

Get directionsView on a map

Château phone number

+33 4 93 05 46 73

CallCopy

The safest check before setting off: today’s hours, guided-tour availability, where to park.

4.5 / 5from 454 Google reviews

Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00080387

Period of construction

fourth quarter of the 14th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century

Base map © IGN, Géoplateforme

In pictures

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2968205
• Mérimée PA00080387
• Official website

Within an hour’s drive

• Château de Entrevaux (Entrevaux Castle)Entrevaux · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Château de Castellet Saint-Cassien (Castellet Saint-Cassien Castle)Val-de-Chalvagne · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Château de Villevieille (Villevieille Castle)Val-de-Chalvagne · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Castle of GuillaumesGuillaumes · Alpes-Maritimes
• Château des Quatre Tours (Quatre Tours Castle)Andon · Alpes-Maritimes
• Château de Haut Thorenc (Haut Thorenc Castle)Andon · Alpes-Maritimes

The most visited in this department — Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

• Château de Sauvan (Sauvan Castle)Mane · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Château de Simiane-la-RotondeSimiane-la-Rotonde · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Château des Magnans (Magnans Castle)Jausiers · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Château de Entrevaux (Entrevaux Castle)Entrevaux · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

From the same period — 4e quart 14e siècle

• Castle of Allemagne-en-ProvenceAllemagne-en-Provence · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence