How long does a visit to the fort Saint-André take?

Plan for about one hour on site.

Are dogs allowed at the fort Saint-André?

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

Who built the fort Saint-André?

It was built in stages during the second half of the 14th century under Jean II the Good and then Charles V, with Jean de Loubières, also known as Jean de Louvres, who also worked on the Palais des Papes in Avignon, as its final architect.

What can be seen from the fort Saint-André?

From the twin towers and the Tour des Masques, the view extends over Avignon, the Rhône valley, Mont Ventoux and the Alpilles.

Fort Saint-André (Villeneuve-lès-Avignon)

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €7
Child: Free

Free for Under 18 years old; 18-25 years old (EU nationals and non-European legal residents); disabled person and their companion; job seeker (certificate less than 6 months old); Pass éducation; first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on October 25, 2026

Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

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Fort Saint-André stands in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Adult admission costs 7 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.

On the Mont Andaon, facing Avignon across the Rhône, the fort Saint-André stretches its 750 metres of ramparts around the site of a former Benedictine abbey. The entrance gatehouse, flanked by twin towers topped with machicolations, still marks the way in today. From the wall walk and the Tour des Masques, the view takes in the Rhône valley, Mont Ventoux and the Alpilles. Built to assert the kingdom's border against papal lands, it housed a garrison until the French Revolution.

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What to know

A visit takes about one hour.
Admission costs 7 euros for an adult.
Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash.
The site is explored outdoors and on foot, including access to the towers and the wall walk.
The fort sits atop the Mont Andaon above Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, so reaching it involves an uphill walk.

Practical information

Opening hours

Du 1er juin au 13 juillet: 10h-13h et 14h-18h
Du 14 juillet au 31 août: 9h-13h et 14h-18h
Du 1er au 30 septembre: 10h-13h et 14h-18h
Du 1er octobre au 31 mai: 10h-13h et 14h-17h

Annual closures : 1 January; 1 May; 1 and 11 November; 25 December

Prices

Adult: €7
Child: Free

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Not verified

Uneven ground. Many steps: 200.

On site

Gift shop
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon · Gard · Occitanie

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Address

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Gard

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

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00103306

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Frequently asked

Fort Saint-André (Villeneuve-lès-Avignon): how much is admission?: Adult admission is €7. Child: free. Free for: under 18 years old; 18-25 years old (EU nationals and non-European legal residents); disabled person and their companion; job seeker (certificate less than 6 months old); Pass éducation; first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December.
How long does a visit to the fort Saint-André take?: Plan for about one hour on site.
Are dogs allowed at the fort Saint-André?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.
Who built the fort Saint-André?: It was built in stages during the second half of the 14th century under Jean II the Good and then Charles V, with Jean de Loubières, also known as Jean de Louvres, who also worked on the Palais des Papes in Avignon, as its final architect.
What can be seen from the fort Saint-André?: From the twin towers and the Tour des Masques, the view extends over Avignon, the Rhône valley, Mont Ventoux and the Alpilles.

Information verified on October 25, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website