What is the most beautiful castle in Drôme?

The most visited in Drôme is Château de Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.

How much does a visit cost?

The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.

How is this selection made?

Among the 76 castles recorded in Drôme, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.

The 10 most beautiful castles in Drôme

10 châteaux

Chosen among 76 recorded castles

What to see in Drôme when you only have a weekend: the 10 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.

Ranked by attendance, from the number of Google reviews. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.

No. 1
Château de Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse (Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse Castle)
Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse
Overlooking the Herbasse valley some twenty kilometres north of Valence, this castle with roots going back to the 14th century tells a long story of successive transformations, from its feudal beginnings to a Renaissance-style refinement.
Adult €15Hours, prices and access
No. 2
Château de Chamaret (Chamaret Castle)
Chamaret
Perched on a rocky outcrop above the Valréas plain, the ruins of Chamaret castle recall a fortress built in the 12th century by the local Chamaret family. Two ruined defensive walls, two residential wings and a thirty-metre square tower remain on the site, which may have originated as a Roman watchtower.
Adult €3Hours, prices and access
No. 3
Poët-Célard castle
Le Poët-Célard
The château du Poët-Célard stands on a rocky spur facing the Couspeau range, on the edge of the Drôme provençale region. First recorded in 1278, it passed through several noble families, from the counts of Valentinois to the Blaïn family, before being fully restored.
Hours, prices and access
No. 4
Nyons - Château delphinal
Nyons
The château Vieux stands in Nyons, in the Drôme department, and dates back to the 13th century. It is now identified by its vaulted passageway opening onto the rue des Grands-Forts, marked with the coats of arms that once signalled the town's entrance. This element is listed as a historic monument.
Hours, prices and access
No. 5
Château de Chatillon (Chatillon Castle)
Châtillon-Saint-Jean
The château de Châtillon stands in Châtillon-Saint-Jean, in the Drôme department, with surviving elements dating back to the 15th century. Its façades, roofs, spiral staircase and several interior rooms with fireplaces and ceilings are listed as historic monuments.
Hours, prices and access
No. 6
Chateau de Rochefort-en-Valdaine
Rochefort-en-Valdaine
The ruins of the château de Rochefort-en-Valdaine stand on a fortified site occupied since the late 10th century and reworked until the 16th century.
Hours, prices and access
No. 7
Château de La Baume de Transit
La Baume-de-Transit
Château de La Baume de Transit, in La Baume-de-Transit (Drôme), France. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access
No. 8
Château de Vachères (Vachères Castle)
Montclar-sur-Gervanne
Château de Vachères, in Montclar-sur-Gervanne (Drôme), France. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access
No. 9
Domaine de Valensolles
Valence
Domaine de Valensolles, in Valence (Drôme), France. Registered historic monument. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access
No. 10
Château de Piégros (Piégros Castle)
Piégros-la-Clastre
Château de Piégros, in Piégros-la-Clastre (Drôme), France. Location, access and practical information.
Hours, prices and access

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most beautiful castle in Drôme?: The most visited in Drôme is Château de Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
How much does a visit cost?: The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.
How is this selection made?: Among the 76 castles recorded in Drôme, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.