Historic site and monument

Château de Suze-la-Rousse

Suze-la-Rousse

Description

Built on a rocky headland, the medieval fortress of Suze-la-Rousse is a spectacular military construction protected by towers and walls. It was transformed in the 16th and in the 18th century into a great residence. To the austere exterior defences which strongly dominate the fortified village, are opposed the Renaissance façades of the grand courtyard, as well as the interior richness of the paintings, stuccos and decorative plasterwork of the drawing rooms.
The château, a Listed Building (Monument historique), stands within a warren, a vast wooded area where the walls of a dovecote, a chapel and a sixteenth-century real tennis court are still standing.

Purchased by the Drôme Department in 1965, the château has been the subject of an important project subtly hinged on the history of the site and the Drôme vine-growing and wine-making heritage. A new museum trail was inaugurated in 2013. The château is also home to cultural events, concerts and contemporary circus shows.
Since 1978, the site has been housing the Wine University, an internationally-known school which offers a wide choice of training courses in the vine and wine trades. More information available on www.universite-du-vin.com

Ouverture

From 01/03 to 30/06/2024
daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2024
daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 01/09 to 31/10/2024
daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/11 to 31/12/2024
on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on November 11th and December 25th.

Tarifs

Full price: 6 to 8 € (Self-guided tour: €6
Guided tour: €8
Free for children under 12)
Reduced price: 4 to 6 € (Self-guided tour: €4
Guided tour: €6
Free for children under 12).


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 old, students under 25, jobseekers, RSA or AAH recipients.

Visit the Châteaux de la Drôme :
- Ticket for 2 castles: €13 (Grignan and/or Suze-la-Rousse and/or Montélimar)
- Ticket for 3 castles: €18 (Grignan, Suze-la-Rousse, Montélimar)
Valid 1 month from date of purchase.

> 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.

Contact et accès
BP 9
26790 Suze-la-Rousse
Drôme (26)
Informations complémentaires
Services
  • Educational visits
  • Room hire
  • Themed tour
  • Shop
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Guided tours
  • Spot photo
Équipements
  • Picnic area
  • Toilets
  • Car park
  • Defibrillator
  • Coach parking
  • Private parking
  • Free car park
Activités
  • Activity
  • Discovery trail/orientation trail
  • Children's entertainment
  • Concert
  • Botanic trail
  • Shows
  • Handicrafts workshops
Moyen de Paiement
  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Pass’Région
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Online payment
  • Contactless payment
Langues parlées
  • English
  • French
Langues de visite
  • English
  • French
Animaux
  • Animaux interdits

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