Which castle should I visit near Avignon?

Palais des Papes, in Avignon, 6 km from the centre of Avignon: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 225 reviews. Next come Château de Grignan, Château des Baux and Château de Lourmarin.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Palais des Papes, Château de Grignan and Château des Baux 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 Avignon?

We record 225, across 6 departments: Vaucluse (94), Gard (76), Bouches-du-Rhône (37), Drôme (11), Ardèche (6) and Hérault (1). 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 Avignon?

Palais des Papes, in Avignon, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Avignon.

Castles near Avignon

225 castles within 60 km

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

We record 225 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Avignon, across 6 departments. The most visited are Palais des Papes (0 km), Château des Baux (Baux Castle) (23 km) and Château de Lourmarin (Lourmarin Castle) (49 km).

55 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 19. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Avignon: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Avignon

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Avignon?: Palais des Papes, in Avignon, 6 km from the centre of Avignon: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 225 reviews. Next come Château de Grignan, Château des Baux and Château de Lourmarin.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Palais des Papes, Château de Grignan and Château des Baux 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 Avignon?: We record 225, across 6 departments: Vaucluse (94), Gard (76), Bouches-du-Rhône (37), Drôme (11), Ardèche (6) and Hérault (1). 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 Avignon?: Palais des Papes, in Avignon, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Avignon.