Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Castles

France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Arles
Tarascon

Château du roi René ou de Tarascon

Highlight • Castle

Château du roi René ou de Tarascon

Recommended by 97 cyclists out of 104

Cycling is not permitted at this location

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Top cycling routes to Château du roi René ou de Tarascon

    2.0

    (2)

    37

    riders

    1. Castello di Tarascon – Belle rue de Tarascon loop from Vallabrègues

    19.4km

    01:10

    50m

    50m

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Tips

    November 18, 2021

    The Château de Tarascon is a magnificent example of a Provençal fortified castle. It impresses with its position on the banks of the Rhône. The small town of Tarascon, excellently shaded by its plane trees, is known for its monster of the waters of the Rhône which is represented many times in the town in the form of statues. In the legend, it is said that the banks at the foot of the castle have always sheltered the sleep of the Tarasque. Every year, the Tarasque festival takes place where the effigies of the monster parade with the inhabitants in disguise. This gives the opportunity to attend a joyful carnival. The other known character of Tarascon is Tartarin de Tarascon immortalized by the Provençal author Alphonse Daudet. For more information on the party, watch this short video:

    Translated by Google •

      December 23, 2016

      The Château de Tarascon - René d'Anjou Arts Center - is located on the banks of the Rhône in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in France. By its remarkable state of conservation, this exceptional monument is one of the most beautiful medieval castles of France and Europe built between 1400 and 1435, on the architectural model of the Bastille, by the Dukes of Anjou, hosts of the castles of 'Angers and de Saumur. King René made only small modifications from 1447 to 1449 under the leadership of Jean de Serocourt and Regnault de Serocourt, captain and lieutenant of Tarascon, in order to make it more habitable and had his bust and that of Queen Jeanne placed of Laval in a niche in the main courtyard. At the end of his reign, King René did some work from 1476 to 1479, such as replacing the drawbridge with a fixed bridge. After 1481 the castle was only used occasionally by the king's agents. From the 18th century to 1926, the castle served as a prison, especially for enemy sailors. fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Tarascon

      Translated by Google •

        October 30, 2017

        Tarascon Castle is located directly on the Rhône and was partly used as a prison. The castle can be visited today and concerts are often held here. If you cycle past it, the massive structure with its towers is very impressive.

        Translated by Google •

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 70 m

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Friday 24 October

          18°C

          11°C

          0 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

          Location: Tarascon, Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Voie Verte Beaucaire–Bellegarde

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy