The castle is ideally located a few minutes walk away from the city centre, standing atop Montélimar’s heights. The stronghold is a powerful testimony of the Adhémar family and lineage’s influence, for the city was named after them. The castle comprises the Lord’s lodge, a Roman chapel, a square tower and a curtain wall topped by a chemin de ronde. As centuries went by, the ensemble served various purposes, such as a palace, a fort, citadel and then a prison. Today, the castle is a publicly owned property and belongs to Département de la Drôme, it has been listed as part of the Monuments Historiques and has benefited from many restoration projects. The first visitors were admitted in 1983 and have enjoyed since the building’s unique Southern Roman architectural features. Most remarkable highlights of the stronghold include some notable arcade windows and a breathtaking 360° panorama over the city from the chemin de ronde.
History with children’s eyes
Whether our visitors are young amateurs with a knack for history heirlooms or simply curious minds, we encourage children and adults to explore this one of a kind castle: several visiting courses include games and fun activities for all ages. All courses cover the castle’s history and its architecture, the daily routine of Lords and their subjects, customs and rituals commonly used during Middle Age and how the City of Montélimar governed and was governed over the ages.
This project of setting up innovative, off the beaten track visiting courses for guests was initiated and carried out by local professionals and children, as part of collaborating plans and initiatives.
Ouverture
From 22/02 to 04/04/2025, daily.
From 05/04 to 04/05/2025, daily.
From 05/05 to 07/05/2025, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
From 08/05 to 11/05/2025, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 12/05 to 28/05/2025, daily.
From 29/05 to 01/06/2025, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 02/06 to 06/06/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
From 07/06 to 09/06/2025, every Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 10/06 to 27/06/2025, daily.
From 28/06 to 31/08/2025, daily.
From 01/09 to 17/10/2025, daily.
From 18/10 to 02/11/2025, daily.
From 03/11 to 07/11/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
From 08/11 to 11/11/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 12/11 to 19/12/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 20/12/2025 to 04/01/2026, daily.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Tarifs
From 08/02 to 21/02/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 22/02 to 04/04/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 05/04 to 04/05/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 05/05 to 07/05/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 08/05 to 11/05/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 12/05 to 28/05/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 29/05 to 01/06/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 02/06 to 06/06/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 07/06 to 09/06/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 10/06 to 27/06/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 28/06 to 31/08/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 01/09 to 17/10/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 18/10 to 02/11/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 03/11 to 07/11/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 08/11 to 11/11/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 12/11 to 19/12/2025
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
From 20/12/2025 to 04/01/2026
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
Free entry for children < 12 years, press, the drivers, disabled people.
> Individual tickets: €6 full price - €4 concessions*.
Free (on presentation of proof of entitlement): under 12s, disabled persons, guide
guide card, Clef des châteaux ambassador card.
Reduced rate (on presentation of valid proof): 12-17 years old, students under 25, jobseekers, RSA or AAH recipients.
Contact et accès
Rue de Narbonne
26200 Montélimar
Drôme (26)
