Which castle should I visit near Aix-en-Provence?

Palais du Pharo, in Marseille 7e Arrondissement, 4 km from the centre of Aix-en-Provence: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 151 reviews. Next come Château des Baux, Château de Lourmarin and Château de la Buzine.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Palais du Pharo, Château des Baux and Château de la Buzine open on Sundays. Check the season on the entry before setting off: some close in winter.

How many castles are there within 60 km of Aix-en-Provence?

We record 151, across 4 departments: Bouches-du-Rhône (70), Vaucluse (48), Var (20) and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (13). Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.

Which castle is closest to Aix-en-Provence?

Bastide la Torse dite aussi château de la Torse, in Aix-en-Provence, 4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Aix-en-Provence.

Castles near Aix-en-Provence

151 castles within 60 km

The castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Aix-en-Provence, from the most visited to the quietest, with the distance from the city centre.

We record 151 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Aix-en-Provence, across 4 departments. The most visited are Palais du Pharo (27 km), Château des Baux (Baux Castle) (58 km) and Château de Lourmarin (Lourmarin Castle) (27 km).

45 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 18. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Aix-en-Provence: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Aix-en-Provence

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Aix-en-Provence?: Palais du Pharo, in Marseille 7e Arrondissement, 4 km from the centre of Aix-en-Provence: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 151 reviews. Next come Château des Baux, Château de Lourmarin and Château de la Buzine.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Palais du Pharo, Château des Baux and Château de la Buzine open on Sundays. Check the season on the entry before setting off: some close in winter.
How many castles are there within 60 km of Aix-en-Provence?: We record 151, across 4 departments: Bouches-du-Rhône (70), Vaucluse (48), Var (20) and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (13). Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which castle is closest to Aix-en-Provence?: Bastide la Torse dite aussi château de la Torse, in Aix-en-Provence, 4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Aix-en-Provence.