Château de Suze-la-Rousse

Step through the gates of this rather impressive stronghold and there you are: the Renaissance court yard with its delicate decors is yours! The recreative park filled with ancient trees and the castle’s apartments await your visit.

Description

Overlooking the Côtes du Rhône vineyards, the Château de Suze-la-Rousse bears witness to 1,000 years of history.
From a simple keep with a defensive tower, the château was transformed into a powerful fortress in the late Middle Ages. The Renaissance marked the apogee of the château: a courtyard of honor and new apartments were created, while a park was laid out with a palm hall.
On September 21, 1564, the future King Charles IX, accompanied by his mother Catherine de Médicis and the court, was received here by the Seigneur de Suze, François de La Baume.
A century later, the château became a holiday home. Large windows opened onto the landscape and new decorations adorned the rooms.
Today, the château is a tourist attraction open all year round, offering fun activities and tours for all ages.

Tips

La Clef des Châteaux" Ambassador Card: Let's get ready for a royal season!
> Unlimited visits,
> Shows at low prices,
> Unique experiences,
> Privileges for friends and family.
Card on sale at the Château or by telephone.

> Extended opening hours and new events during school vacations and bank holidays. For further information, visit www.chateaudesuzelarousse.fr
> Château de Suze-la-Rousse annual pass: €12
> Château de Suze-la-Rousse family pass: €20

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Themes

  • Historic patrimony
  • Religious heritage
  • Castle
  • Fortified castle
  • Dovecote
  • Well
  • Chapel

Labels and ranking

  • Michelin guide
  • Wine tourism
  • Le Routard guide
  • Vineyards and Discovery Accreditation
  • Petit Fûté
  • Bad weather alternative
  • Qualité Tourisme™
  • Recommended by high heat

Activities

  • Activity
  • Discovery trail/orientation trail
  • Children's entertainment
  • Concert
  • Botanic trail
  • Shows
  • Handicrafts workshops

Opening

From 08/02 to 09/03/2025
daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 10/03 to 04/04/2025
on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1 pm and 5 pm.

From 05/04 to 11/05/2025
daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 12/05 to 28/05/2025
daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 29/05 to 01/06/2025
on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 02/06 to 06/06/2025
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 07/06 to 09/06/2025
on Monday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 10/06 to 27/06/2025
daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 28/06 to 31/08/2025
daily between 9 am and 6 pm.

From 01/09 to 17/10/2025
daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 18/10 to 02/11/2025
daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 03/11 to 07/11/2025
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 08/11 to 11/11/2025
on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 5 pm.

From 12/11 to 30/11/2025
on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1 pm and 5 pm.

From 08/12 to 19/12/2025
on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1 pm and 5 pm.

From 20/12/2025 to 04/01/2026
daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.

Visit

Individual tour

  • Unguided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided individual tours available permanently

Group tour

  • Guided group tours on request
  • Max. group size: 35

Rate

Full price: 6 € (open house | Guided tour €8)
Reduced price: 4 € (open house | Guided tour €6).


Free admission (on presentation of proof of entitlement): under 12s, disabled persons, guide-lecturer card, Clef des châteaux ambassador card.
Reduced rate (on presentation of valid proof): 12-17 years, students under 25, jobseekers, RSA or AAH recipients.

Family activities and themed tours: prices according to program, info on http://www.chateaudesuzelarousse.fr

GOOD DEALS :
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.
Château de Suze-la-Rousse annual pass: €12
Château de Suze-la-Rousse Family Pass: €20.

Payment options:

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Pass’Région
  • Online payment
  • Contactless payment

Situation

Show itinerary

Amenities and Services

  • Educational visits
  • Guided tours
  • Room hire
  • Shop
  • Spot photo
  • Themed tour
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Picnic area
  • Toilets
  • Car park
  • Defibrillator
  • Coach parking
  • Private parking
  • Free car park

Accessibility

  • Visual disability
  • Documentation available in Braille
  • Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
  • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
  • Tactile models