Crowning the village of Les Baux, these dramatic, maze-like ruins date from the 10th century. The clifftop castle was largely destroyed in 1633, during the reign of Louis XIII, and is a thrilling place to explore – particularly for rambunctious kids. Climb crumbling towers for incredible views, descend into disused dungeons and flex your knightly prowess with giant medieval weapons dotting the open-air site.
In July, August and during the second half of October, you can catch medieval-themed entertainment and hands-on action – shows, duels, catapult demonstrations and so on. Ticket prices during this time rises to €10 (€8 for children).
Joint tickets are available with the Carrières de Lumières (adult/child €20/16 in summer).
