Visit the Château des Baux-de-Provence and uncover the tumultuous and chaotic past of the Lords of Les Baux!
This impressive stone fortress offers breathtaking panoramic views over Provence to all who venture through its ancient remains.
The Château des Baux-de-Provence is open all year round
Exceptional opening at 11 am on Friday 10 October 10 2025
January, February, November, December: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm*
March, October: 9.30 am to 6.00 pm*
April, May, June, September: 9.00 am to 7.00 pm*
July, August: 9.00 am to 7.30 pm*
Closed on 25 December
The bookstore and Boutique du château are open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, 6.00 pm, or 7.00 pm depending on the season.
Information: +33 (0)4 90 54 34 39 or tourisme@lesbauxdeprovence.com
Single ticket
Adults: 10€* | Seniors (65+ years): 9€
Children (under 7 years): free | children (7 to 17 years): 7€
Reduced: students, youth (18 to 25 years): 8€
Familly (2 adults + 2 children aged 7 to 17 years): 27€
Escape Game option: 5€ per person in additional to the château ticket
Groups (20+ persons ) : 7€ per person
School groups (20+ persons) : 5€ per child
Pass Baux-de-Provence
(Combined ticket Carrières des Lumières + Château des Baux)
Adults: 21€ | Seniors (65+ years) : 19,50€
Children (under 7 years): free | children (7 to 17 years): 16€
Reduced: students, youth (18 to 25 years): 17,50€
Familly (2 adults + 2 children aged 7 to 17 years): 58€
Groups (20+ persons ): 16,50€ per person
School groups (20+ persons): 11€ per child
Half-price admission at the Yves Brayer Museum upon presentation of the Pass Baux-de-Provence ticket
The Château des Baux provides a Quadrix vehicle for people with reduced mobility.
Dogs are allowed in the village and at the Château des Baux, provided they are kept on a leash.
Escape Game: The Mystery of Alix, Last Lady of Les Baux de Provence
In teams of 2 to 6 people, investigate by solving a series of puzzles while exploring the ruins of the Château. Minimum recommended age: 7 years. Please allow 2.30 hours before the castle closes.
Find out how to get to us!
The Château des Baux-de-Provence is located a 5-minute walk from the entrance to the pedestrian village.
🚘 By car:
From Avignon: A7 motorway, exit 24
From Marseille: A7 motorway towards Lyon – A54 towards Arles, exit 11
From Nîmes: A9 motorway – A54 towards Arles, exit 7
🅿️ Parking
Municipal parking is paid
– 1st hour: 5€
– 2nd hour: 1€
– each additional hour: +0.50€
Visit duration: Château des Baux – 1 hour, the village – 1 hour, Carrières des Lumières – 1 hour
We recommend downloading the free PayByPhone or Presto Park app on your smartphone in advance to pay for parking. This allows you to extend your parking time remotely.
❗Beware of bank card theft when paying at parking meters by malicious individuals.
Stay alert and make sure not to leave anything visible inside your vehicle.
⚡ 🚗 Charging stations for electric vehicles
🚄 By train: Arles, Tarascon, Saint-Martin-de-Crau, Avignon TGV, Nimes Pont du Gard TGV, Aix-en-Provence TGV
✈️ By plane aéroports Marseille Provence, Nimes Garons
🚌 By bus: Les Baux-de-Provence is served by line 707
The Avignon–Alpilles–Arles line 707, which serves Les Baux-de-Provence, is equipped for carrying bicycles. For loading, please contact the carrier at +33 6 17 82 54 52 at least 36 hours in advance to ensure the availability of a rack.
Ligne 707 → Avignon <> Saint-Rémy <> Les Baux <> Arles
Ligne 702 at 4 km → Maussane-les-Alpilles : Ligne Arles <> Salon-de-Provence
Ligne 704 at 10 km → Saint-Rémy-de-Provence : Ligne Cavaillon <> Arles
Line 707 Eté: 5 July to 31 August 2025 → Avignon – Saint-Rémy – Les Baux – Arles
The Carrières des Lumières are a 10-minute walk from the village of Les Baux-de-Provence. You can walk there if you park in a nearby village parking lot.
The Château des Baux-de-Provence is only accessible by walking through the village of Les Baux, along cobblestone streets with slopes sometimes exceeding 6%. Assistance is recommended for people with reduced mobility.
The Château des Baux provides a quadrix (all-terrain wheelchair) for people with reduced mobility (subject to conditions)
🦮 Pets are allowed on a leash at the Château des Baux and in the village. They are not permitted at the Carrières de Lumières.
Additional information lesbauxdeprovence.com