The 10 most beautiful castles in Vaucluse
10 châteaux
Chosen among 99 recorded castles
What to see in Vaucluse 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 renown: how often their name is searched on Google each month, and how many reviews visitors have left. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.
No. 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 €16Hours, prices and access
No. 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. Restored in the early 20th century, it now houses a cultural foundation that organises artistic events on site.
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No. 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 Poitiers. Restored in the early 2000s, the building was converted into a hotel with a restaurant and a spa.
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No. 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 €8.50Hours, prices and access
No. 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 side to the south.
Adult €6Hours, prices and access
No. 6
Château de Caseneuve (Caseneuve Castle)
Caseneuve
Château de Caseneuve, in Caseneuve (Vaucluse), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 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. This defensive structure overlooks the village and reflects the medieval strategic importance of the site. The tower is now the principal architectural remnant of what was once a larger stronghold.
No. 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.
No. 9
Château d'Ansouis (Ansouis Castle)
Ansouis
Set on a rocky spur above the village, the château of Ansouis has overlooked the Aigues valley since the 10th century, making it one of Provence's oldest strongholds.
Adult €15Hours, prices and access
No. 10
Château de l'Hers (Hers Castle)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Perched on a rocky spur above the Rhône, at Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the ruins of the château de l'Hers recall a medieval river tollhouse dating back to the early Middle Ages. What remains today is the lower hall of a medieval keep, a round 14th-century tower and sections of ramparts pierced with arrow slits.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Vaucluse?
- The most visited in Vaucluse is Palais des Papes, 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 99 castles recorded in Vaucluse, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.