Description
Dominating the village of Poet Laval, the former commandery of St John of Jerusalem, subsequently the Knights of Malta, is the finest ruin of its kind in Provence. Note the 12th century keep, topped by an outstanding dovecote.
Come and visit this 12th century castle (order of St John of Jerusalem) modified during the 13th and 15th centuries. The pigeon house cresting the keep would have been built in the 15th century. It was, as people say, "Provence's most beautiful pigeon house".
Chaînes et Labels
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Classified
Accès
- Vieux village 26160 Le Poët-Laval
Further information
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Equipements
Parking nearby
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Services
Themed tour Guided tours Guided group tours on request
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Type of clientele
Groups
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information
Maximum size of the group : 15
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Spoken languages
French
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Info of the visits
Guided group tours on request
Opening
From 01/05 to 30/06 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 01/07 to 31/08 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 01/09 to 15/09/2026 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 3.30 pm and 7 pm.
From 19/09 to 20/09/2026 between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm.
Prices
Payment method : Check, Cash
Free entry for children under 18, the students.
Capacity
- Group : 15 max people
Contact
Château des Hospitaliers
Vieux village
26160 Le Poët-Laval
26160 Le Poët-Laval
SIT Surtitre Galerie
Galerie d’images
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Updated on 02/09/2026
Through Office de Tourisme Pays de Dieulefit-Bourdeaux
