Château de Suze-la-Rousse

Description

Step through the gates of this impressive fortress and discover its Renaissance main courtyard and refined decor. Discover its vast wooded park and apartments.

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 activities and fun for all ages.

Chaînes et Labels

Classified Le Routard guide Michelin guide Le petit futé Label Vineyards and Discoveries Qualité Tourisme™

Accès

Le Village 26790 Suze-la-Rousse

Further information

Guides classification
Le Routard guide Michelin guide Le petit futé
Equipements
Picnic area Toilets Car park Defibrillator Coach parking Private parking Free car park
Services
Educational visits Room hire Themed tour Shop Tourist brochures Tourist information Guided tours Guided group tours on request Unguided individual tours available permanently Guided individual tours available permanently
Type of clientele
Children Groups Home school groups Students Special rate for disabled people Special rate for jobseekers Cycle 1: nursery school Cycle 2: elementary School Cycle 4: middle School Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2) Cycle 3: college (6th)
information
Maximum size of the group : 35
Spoken languages
English French
Langues de documentation
German English French Dutch
Langues audio guide
German English French Dutch
Langues audioguides et visioguides
English French
Activity
Archeological digs Ceramics Gastronomy Oenology, study of wines Paintings graphic arts Architecture Regional products Restaurants and wines Wine growing Target sports Combat sports Climbing sports Archery Fencing Climbing Sports adapted for disabled people
Info of the visits
Unguided individual tours available permanently Guided individual tours available permanently Guided group tours on request
And especially
Special group Family special Special solo

À noter

EN FAMILLE : demandez le programme des activités pour visiter ce château de façon ludique (jeu de piste...) ou consultez la page spéciale Familles (https://www.chateaux-ladrome.fr/fr/familles) avant chaque période de vacances scolaires notamment.

Tips :

La Clef des Châteaux" ambassador card: Let's go for a royal year at the châteaux of Suze-la-Rousse, Montélimar and Grignan!
> Unlimited visits,
> Activities and shows at low prices,
> Unique experiences,
> Privileges for friends and family.
Card on sale at the château ticket office or by telephone | Valid for 1 year | Price: €28

Suze-la-Rousse annual pass: €16

Opening

From 17/10 to 01/11/2026 daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 02/11 to 29/11/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 1 pm and 5 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

From 30/11 to 04/12/2026 closed .
Closed (installation of Christmas trail).

From 05/12 to 06/12/2026 between 10 am and 5 pm.

From 07/12 to 11/12/2026 between 1 pm and 5 pm.

From 12/12 to 13/12/2026 between 10 am and 5 pm.

From 14/12 to 18/12/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1 pm and 5 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

From 19/12 to 31/12/2026 daily between 10 am and 5 pm.

Prices

Payment method : Bank/credit card, Check, Travellers Cheque, Cash, Online payment, Contactless payment

Full price: 8 to 11 € (Self-guided tour: €8 (free for children under 12)
Guided tour: from €10 (depending on program))
Reduced price: 6 to 8 € (Self-guided tour: €6 (free for children under 12)
Guided tour: from €8 (depending on program)).

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.