Château de Montélimar
What a surprising citadel! Montélimar castle was home of the influential Adhémar family – the city was eventually named after them. Plunge into Middle Ages’ daily life with a visit that brings a refreshing and kids-friendly experience.
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.
Please note
- EN FAMILLE : demandez le programme des activités pour visiter ce château de façon ludique (parcours fantaisie...) ou consultez la page spéciale Familles (https://www.chateaux-ladrome.fr/fr/familles) avant chaque période de vacances scolaires notamment.
Our services
- Parking nearby
- Holiday checks accepted
Further information
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Booking of general amenities
- Guided tours
- Cycle 4: middle School
- Home school groups
- Children from 3 to 5 years
- Holiday Camps Home
- Children from 6 to 12 years
- Cycle 3: college (6th)
- Young people from 13 to 17 years old
- Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)
- Children
- Cycle 1: nursery school
- Cycle 2: elementary School
- Special rate for jobseekers
- Special rate for disabled people
- Groups
- Welcome for business/incentive groups
- Students
Opening
From 01/11 to 31/12/2024, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on November 11th and December 25th.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: open
1pm to 5pm.
Prices
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.
> Clef des Châteaux Ambassador Card: €20
Free, unlimited access to guided and self-guided tours of the châteaux of Grignan, Suze-la-Rousse and Montélimar; preferential rates for events; free access to the terraces of Grignan and reduced rates for visits for up to 5 accompanying persons per visit; VIP advantages (unusual visits, previews, etc.). Nominative, valid for one year from date of purchase.
Payment method : Check, Bank/credit card, Culture voucher, Cash, Pass’Région, Travellers Cheque, Online payment, Contactless payment
Through Montélimar Tourisme Agglomération