Which castle should I visit near Nîmes?

Palais des Papes, in Avignon, 6 km from the centre of Nîmes: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 217 reviews. Next come Château des Baux, Ramparts of Aigues-Mortes and Mas de Méjanes.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Palais des Papes, Château des Baux and Ramparts of Aigues-Mortes 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 Nîmes?

We record 217, across 6 departments: Gard (97), Hérault (49), Vaucluse (39), Bouches-du-Rhône (26), Ardèche (2) and Lozère (2). 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 Nîmes?

Château de Sanilhac, in Sanilhac-Sagriès, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Nîmes.

Castles near Nîmes

217 castles within 60 km

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

We record 217 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Nîmes, across 6 departments. The most visited are Palais des Papes (38 km), Château des Baux (Baux Castle) (37 km) and Ramparts of Aigues-Mortes (33 km).

60 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 28. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Nîmes: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Nîmes

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Nîmes?: Palais des Papes, in Avignon, 6 km from the centre of Nîmes: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 217 reviews. Next come Château des Baux, Ramparts of Aigues-Mortes and Mas de Méjanes.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Palais des Papes, Château des Baux and Ramparts of Aigues-Mortes 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 Nîmes?: We record 217, across 6 departments: Gard (97), Hérault (49), Vaucluse (39), Bouches-du-Rhône (26), Ardèche (2) and Lozère (2). 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 Nîmes?: Château de Sanilhac, in Sanilhac-Sagriès, 6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Nîmes.