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Grignan

LOCATION

The town of Grignan is situated between Montélimar and Nyons, at 26 km from Montélimar, 74 km from Valence and 80 km from Avignon.

 

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By road

Coming from the north :
A7 motorway, exit 18 Montélimar sud, then follow Nyons directions (D133 then D541).

Coming from the south :
A7 motorway, exit 19 Bollène, then follow the D26 towards Montélimar. Turn right towards Les Granges Gontardes, then follow signs to Grignan.

 

Car parks

Numerous car parks situated just outside the village centre are at your disposal: place du Mail (west entrance of the village), les Grands Prés (east entrance, route de Taulignan).

The historic centre is for pedestrians only, in order to preserve its charm and peacefulness.

Coaches

Coaches can be parked in the Mail car park, at the village west entrance.

Campervans

Two parkings are available free of charge in Grignan.
Daytime: Place du Mail, 26230 Grignan
Night time: Chemin de Rochecourbière, 26230 Grignan
GPS coordinates: 44.41194 ou 44° 24' 42,984'' - 4.90083 ou 4° 54' 2,988''

By train and bus

Montélimar station, connection at the bus station. Information.

By bicycle

Drôme à vélo is a departmental network of over 2000 km of specifically signposted  roads recommended to bicycle riders.  Eighteen round circuits are listed on a cycling map.

ViaRhôna, cycling route/green lane.

Welcoming people with reduced mobility

In order for us to best advise you about your visit of the château, please contact us beforehand to study solutions appropriate to you. There is a disabled parking space in front of the château.

GPS : N 44°25' 7" - E 4° 54' 32"

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Suze-la-Rousse

LOCATION

The village of Suze-la-Rousse is situated at 8 km from Bollène, 39 km from Montélimar, 19 km from Orange and 45 km from Avignon. It is at 18 km from Grignan.

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By road

A7 motorway, exit 19 Bollène, then follow the D994 to Suze-la-Rousse (7.6 km).

Think of carpooling

Car and Coaches

Both cars and coaches can be parked right next to the château. Follow the signs from the village centre.

Campervans

Waste tank drainage: 50 impasse de la Zone Artisanale, 26790 Suze-la-Rousse
Free parking: Route de Bollène (D94), 26790 Suze-la-Rousse
GPS: N 44.28573, E 4.83214 - N 44°17'09", E 4°49'56"

By train and bus

Pierrelatte station, connections at the bus station. Informations.

By bicycle

Drôme à vélo is a departmental network of over 2000 km of specifically signposted roads recommended to bicycle riders. Eighteen round circuits are listed on a cycling map.

ViaRhôna cycling route/green lane.

Welcoming people with reduced mobility

In order for us to best advise your visit of the château, please contact us beforehand to study solutions appropriate to you. The chateau of Suze-la-Rousse offers tactile objects for the visually impaired visitors.

GPS : N 44° 17' 24" - E 4° 50' 18"

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Montélimar

LOCATION

The town of Montélimar is suated at 150 km south of Lyon, 50 km south of Valence and 80 km  north of Avignon.

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 The Montelimar' Château is at the top of the town centre, close to of the town centre, close to the Carmes' chapel. You can get there by car or on foot (10 minutes from the station, Saint Martin or the Tourist Office).

By road

Coming from the south :
A7 motorway, exit 18 Montélimar sud, then follow signs to Montélimar centre.

Coming from the north :
A7 motorway, exit 17 Montélimar nord, then follow signs to Montélimar centre, cimetière and then château des Adhémar.

Think of carpooling

 

Car parks

You can park near the château or use the town centre car parks and walk from there.

Coaches

Coaches can be parked near the château on a reserved space.

Campervans

Free parking: avenue des Portes du Soleil, 26200 Montélimar
GPS: North 44.56522 ou 44° 33' 54,792'' - East: 4.75672 ou 4° 45' 24,192''

 

By train and bus

Montélimar station, connection at the bus station. Information.

By bicycle

Drôme à vélo is a departmental network of over 2000 km of specifically signposted roads recommended to bicycle riders. Eighteen round circuits are listed on a cycling map.

ViaRhôna cycling route/green lane.

Welcoming people with reduced mobility

In order for us to best advise you about your visit of the château, please contact us beforehand to study solutions appropriate to you.

GPS : N 44° 33' 33" - E 4° 45' 15"

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Visitors information

CHÂTEAU OF GRIGNAN

Opening procedures since 2021 September, 1st

• Open daily : 10-12.30 am / 2-6 pm

• Health pass from 18 years old
• Wearing a mask inside and outside

• Full price 8€ - reduced 6€ (tickets for sale on site only)

• Unique indoor/outdoor tour (all the emblematics rooms are opened)

• Unique access to exterior spaces : 2 €


► More information : FAQ

CHÂTEAU OF SUZE-LA-ROUSSE

Opening procedures since 2021 September, 1st

• Open daily : 10-12.30 am / 2-6 pm

• Health pass from 18 years old
• Wearing a mask inside and outside

• Due to the current developement works, a single price of 4€ is applied (tickets for sale on site only)

• Unique indoor/outdoor tour, access to the Real Tennis area (with virtual game)



► More information : FAQ


CHÂTEAU OF MONTÉLIMAR

Opening procedures since 2021 September, 1st

• Open daily : 10-12h30 am / 2-6 pm

• Health pass from 18 years old
• Wearing a mask inside and outside

• Full price 5€ - reduced 4€ (tickets for sale on site only)

• Play activities for families, for all ages

• Access to the rampart under conditions



► More information : FAQ


Opening times

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    GRIGNAN

     • Spring | Back to School
    March, April, May, June | September, October
    10am -12.30pm and 2pm - 6pm
    Daily

    • Summer
    July, August
    10am to 6pm
    Daily

    • Fall | Winter
    November, December, January, February
    10am -12.30pm and 2pm - 5pm
    Daily, except Mondays
    > 12 days of annual closure following Christmas Holidays.

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    Closed on December 25, January 1, November 11.

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    SUZE-LA-ROUSSE

    • Spring | Back to School
    April, May, June | September, October
    10am - 12:30pm and 2pm - 6pm
    Daily

    • Summer
    July, August
    10am to 6pm
    Daily

    • Fall | Winter
    November, December, January, February
    1pm - 5pm
    Daily, except Mondays
    > Annual closure between Christmas and Winter Holidays.

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    Closed on December 25, January 1, November 11. 

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    MONTÉLIMAR

    • Spring | Back to School
    April, May, June | September, October
    10am - 12:30pm and 2pm - 6pm
    Daily

    • Summer
    July, August
    10am to 6pm
    Daily

    • Fall | Winter
    November, December, January, February
    1pm - 5pm
    Daily, except Mondays
    > Annual closure between Christmas and Winter Holidays.

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    Closed on December 25, January 1, November 11.

     

Ambassador Card

  • Three Châteaux subscription card
    Single price: 20 €


    Advantages of the holder:

    Free and unlimited visits of the three Castles

    + Reduced prices events

    + Exclusive invitations.

     

    Benefits for 5 accompanying persons:

    Discounted rates free and guided tour

    + Free access Grignan terraces

     

  • Nominative card - Mandatory presentation of an identity document - Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

    Infos: chateaux-ladrome.fr - 04 75 91 83 50

Visit the Chateaux with complete peace of mind ...

  • Plan your visit...

    • Folding seats at your disposal, to be comfortable during the visit.

    • The temperature in the chateaux varies between 5 ° C and 30 ° C depending on the season : be foresighted.

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    For an optimal visit:
    • Last access to the interiors at 5.15 pm (4.15 pm in low season).
    • Last access to the exterior at 5.40 p.m. (4.40 pm in low season).

  • Disabled Persons

    To guarantee an optimal visit, please contact us before your coming. A reserved parking space is located in front of the castle.

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    Families

    • Ergobaby baby carriers on request (except during Covid sanitary crisis).
    • Changing table * available in the sanitary facilities.

    Please note that in the event of a high attendance, certain visiting devices may not be available. Thank you for your understanding.


    * Castles of Grignan and Suze-la-Rousse.

  • Pets
    Dogs on a leash are accepted outside the chateaux (terraces and parks). They are not allowed inside.

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    Vigipirate
    As part of the application of the Vigipirate plan and for the safety of our visitors, visual checks of the bags are carried out at the entrance. We thank you for your cooperation.

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