Which castle should I visit near Marseille?

Palais du Pharo, in Marseille 7e Arrondissement, 3 km from the centre of Marseille: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 98 reviews. Next come Château de Lourmarin, Château de la Buzine and Château de Cassis.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Palais du Pharo, Château de la Buzine and Bastide la Torse dite aussi château de la Torse 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 Marseille?

We record 98, across 3 departments: Bouches-du-Rhône (63), Vaucluse (19) and Var (16). 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 Marseille?

Palais du Pharo, in Marseille 7e Arrondissement, 3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Marseille.

Castles near Marseille

98 castles within 60 km

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

We record 98 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Marseille, across 3 departments. The most visited are Palais du Pharo (1 km), Château de Lourmarin (Lourmarin Castle) (52 km) and Château Pastré (Pastré Castle) (7 km).

45 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 15. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Marseille: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Marseille

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Marseille?: Palais du Pharo, in Marseille 7e Arrondissement, 3 km from the centre of Marseille: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 98 reviews. Next come Château de Lourmarin, Château de la Buzine and Château de Cassis.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Palais du Pharo, Château de la Buzine and Bastide la Torse dite aussi château de la Torse 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 Marseille?: We record 98, across 3 departments: Bouches-du-Rhône (63), Vaucluse (19) and Var (16). 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 Marseille?: Palais du Pharo, in Marseille 7e Arrondissement, 3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Marseille.