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The Top 20 Castles in the Provence

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in the Provence. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

View of Les Baux-de-Provence

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Very pleasant route starting from St Rémy de Provence. After the climb to Les Baux (a little steep without a VAE), the circuit is easy, the old Roman aqueduct interesting …

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Gordes

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Gordes is a hilltop village that attracts a lot of people due in large part to its magnificent view. What is less known, however, is its part under the village: "The caves of Saint Saturnin" A real underground village.

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Vaison-la-Romaine and Roman Bridge

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Vaison-la-Romaine is a town nestled in the heart of the Vaucluse region. It is renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, especially its ancient Roman roots.

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Château de Gordes and village center

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The village of Gordes is, along with Roussillon, one of the most visited in the entire Luberon. It must be said that it is impressive perched on its rock. Formerly …

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Les Baux-de-Provence

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Very nicely restored historic village with lots of charm and attention to detail. Also great and interesting for children, because there are always attractions that take you straight back to the Middle Ages.

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Ruins of Petra Castellana and the Church of Saint-André-du-Roc

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During the Middle Ages, the ruins you see now were the village of Castellane.

It was the Norman invasions of the 9th and 10th centuries that pushed the inhabitants to …

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Papal Palace

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Avignon was the papal residence for a full 70 years. The palace, built in the 14th century, is the largest Gothic structure in the world and is still the center …

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Castle

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Ruin of the castle of the popes of Avignon.

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Chateau des Eveques

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The climb and descent to and from the castle is seriously tough but once at the top the view is breathtaking.

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Grimaud Castle

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Already mentioned in the 11th century, the castle was the seat of the Seigneurs of Freinet, who was a feudal lord of the Counts of Provence. In the Middle Ages …

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View of Les Baux-de-Provence

Gordes

Vaison-la-Romaine and Roman Bridge

Château de Gordes and village center

Les Baux-de-Provence

Ruins of Petra Castellana and the Church of Saint-André-du-Roc

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