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Castles in Vaucluse, France

15 open to visitors · 100 châteaux listed · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Every château we have listed in this department, with its verification level.

We record 100 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Vaucluse, spread across 64 towns and villages. The ones with the most visitor reviews are Palais des Papes (open to visitors), Château de Lourmarin (Lourmarin Castle) (a listed historic monument), Château de Massillan (Massillan Castle) (you can stay the night) and Barroux Castle (18th century).

23 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 19 and the prices of 14 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check. 25 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. Each entry says what we could verify and what still needs confirming: enough to plan a day that holds together.

The 8 castles not to miss in Vaucluse

The most searched-for on Google and the most reviewed by visitors, among those open to visitors, with the essentials of each entry.

  1. 1

    Palais des Papes

    Avignon

    The Palace of the Popes rises above the Rocher des Doms in Avignon and forms the largest Gothic complex built during the Middle Ages.

    Adult €16

  2. 2

    Château de Lourmarin (Lourmarin Castle)

    Lourmarin

    The château de Lourmarin has overlooked the village since the late 15th century, standing at the crossing point between medieval architecture and early Renaissance influences.

    Adult €8

  3. 3

    Château de Massillan (Massillan Castle)

    Uchaux

    Château de Massillan, in Uchaux in the Vaucluse, stands on a ten-hectare estate whose origins date back to the 16th century, with a history linked to the circle of Henri II and Diane de…

  4. 4

    Barroux Castle

    Le Barroux

    Standing on its rocky spur above the village of Le Barroux, this castle overlooks the plain of the Dentelles de Montmirail amid vineyards and olive groves.

    Adult €8.50

  5. 5

    Musée didactique de Gordes

    Gordes

    Standing above the hilltop village of Gordes, this 16th century château presents a rectangular plan with corner towers, combining a defensive northern face with a more refined Renaissance…

    Adult €6

  6. 6

    Château de Caseneuve (Caseneuve Castle)

    Caseneuve

    Château de Caseneuve, in Caseneuve (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.

  7. 7

    Castle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Only the tower survives from the original fortress at Châteauneuf-du-Pape, protected as a listed monument.

  8. 8

    Château de Lacoste (Lacoste Castle)

    Lacoste

    Standing at the top of the hilltop village of Lacoste, in the Luberon, this ruined castle overlooks the Calavon valley with views reaching as far as Mont Ventoux.

The 10 most beautiful castles in Vaucluse, our selection

Coming this weekend? 14 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in Vaucluse.

How much does it cost? 14 entry prices in Vaucluse, including 3 free castles.

During the holidays, 15 castles open in Vaucluse (Christmas holidays).

During the holidays, 14 castles open in Vaucluse (February holidays).

During the holidays, 19 castles open in Vaucluse (spring holidays).

For the spring long weekends, 13 castles open at Easter 2027 in Vaucluse · 19 castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Vaucluse.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Vaucluse can you visit?
We record 100 châteaux in Vaucluse, across 64 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in Vaucluse?
Palais des Papes, in Avignon, with 52,582 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many châteaux in Vaucluse are listed historic monuments?
25 out of 100. Listing is the highest level of protection in French heritage law; every entry links to its official record in the Mérimée database.
Where can I find opening hours?
On each entry. We know the hours of 19 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.