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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 Adhémars' 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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Opening times

  • OPENING TIMES

    ♦ From September to June : everyday 10 - 12.30 am / 2 - 6 pm.

    ♦ In July and August : all-day opening from 10 am to 6 pm.

    Last admission at 5.15 pm for the visits indoors and at 5.40 pm outdoors.

  • CLOSING TIMES

    ♦ Weekly closure every Tuesday from 1st November to 31st March. Closed on 11th November and 25th December, 

    and 1st January.

    The Adhémars' château / Montélimar is also closed when exhibitions are being set up and taken down.

    See the diary for further information on closing days.

  • Cesar exhibition at Montelimar's Castle:
    From May 18 to December 31 visit the annual exhibition, from 10am to 12:30 pm and from 2pm to 6pm.

    • Every day, until 31 August.

    • Guided tour of the exhibition at 2.30pm at the castle, every Sunday in September (except September 22nd).

    • October 20th and 27th, and November 24th.

    At the Saint-Martin museum, the guided tour takes place at 11am.

    Guided tour of the castle:

    Daily, 11am and 3:30 pm until August 31st.

Visits

  • CHÂTEAU OF GRIGNAN

    To ensure the security of the public and to apply the government's Vigipirate security measures, we are visually checking the bags of our visitors at the entrance. Thank you for your understanding.

     

    ♦ Self-guided visit

    of the exteriors and the castle floors with the help of a visitor document. Free access to the grounds.

    ♦ Guided tour

    Limited availability. Led by a heritage mediator who will accompany you in the furnished and decorated rooms of the château (1st and 2nd floors). Duration : 1h15.

    More details on visit : 04 75 91 83 55.

    Please note the temperature in the castle is between 4 and 10 °C (39/50 °F) in winter and between 22°C and 30°C (71/86 °F) in summer.

    Persons with disabilities

    Folding seats are available for people not able to stand up for long period of times.

    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.

    Families

    - Ergobaby carriers are available for you to borrow free of charge during your visit. A changing table is also available.
    - The Amuse-Kit device is available during holidays and weekends, except holidays and bridges. In case of high attendance, the Amuse-Kit may not be offered. Thank you for your understanding.

    Pets
    Dogs on a leash are accepted in the exteriors of castles (terraces and parks) and are not allowed inside. Thank you.

  • CHÂTEAU OF SUZE-LA-ROUSSE

    To ensure the security of the public and to apply the government's Vigipirate security measures, we are visually checking the bags of our visitors at the entrance. Thank you for your understanding.

     

    ♦ Self-guided visit

    of the site and the museographic space with an adult/family FR/ EN/ D / NL multimedia guide.

    ♦ Guided tour

    led by a heritage mediator who will accompany you in the discovery of the château history and the world of vines and wines. Duration : 1h.

    Families

    Ergobaby carriers are available for you to borrow free of charge during your visit. A changing table is also available. Discover all the news for families on our dedicated page.

    More details on visit : 04 75 04 81 44.

  • ADHEMARS' CHÂTEAU OF MONTELIMAR

    To ensure the security of the public and to apply the government's Vigipirate security measures, we are visually checking the bags of our visitors at the entrance. Thank you for your understanding.

     

    >>> From May to December only for individuals / rest of the year is reserved for groups and schools<<<

    ♦ Self-guided visit

    of the castle and the exhibition.

    ♦ Guided tour

    led by a mediator who will help you discover the castle and the current exhibition.

    Families

    Ergobaby carriers are available for you to borrow free of charge during your visit.

    More details on visit : 04 75 00 62 30.

     

    Details of visit on diary page.

Fees for visits 2018

  • SELF-GUIDED VISITS

    Full rate

    Grignan : € 8
    Suze-la-Rousse : € 6
    Montélimar : € 6

    Reduced rate*

    Grignan : € 6
    Suze-la-Rousse : € 4
    Montélimar : € 4

    Access to the exteriors (Grignan)
    2 € (free under 12 years old)

     

    "3 CHÂTEAUX" Ticket

    Single rate 18 €

    One month from the date of purchase, access to free and guided tours (audioguide F/GB/NL for Suze-la-Rousse) and the exhibition during the race at Montelimar Castle.


  • GUIDED TOURS

    Full rate

    Grignan : € 10
    Suze-la-Rousse : € 8
    Montélimar : € 6

    Reduced rate*

    Grignan : € 8
    Suze-la-Rousse : € 6
    Montélimar : € 4

  • FREE ACCESS

    Under 12s, holders of the Ambassadeur Card, official guides, the handicapped (on presentation of proof).

    * Reduced rate

    12-17 years old, students under 25, the unemployed, recipients of the RSA, bearers of Cezam cards, Pass Provence and Carte Loisirs (ALTS) (on presentation of proof).

    Animals, push-chairs and baby back-carriers are not allowed inside.

    Payment by bank card (American Express not accepted), cheque, cash, Chèques Culture, Chèques Vacances, Carte Top Dép'art.

Ticket office for shows

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

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