Château de Saumane

  • Historic site and monument
  • Castle
  • Historic patrimony
  • listed
Montée du château, 84800 Saumane-de-Vaucluse
During your stay you will discover a monument marked by its history, from the Middle Ages to the period of the Popes, up to the 20th century. Its history is also closely linked to that of the Sade family in the 18th century.
This stunning building towers over the village, the Sorgues plain, Luberon and Alpilles in the distance. The 12th century fortified château of Saumane de Vaucluse was transformed into a veritable bastion in the 15th century. Its mazelike architecture was added to during various periods and you’ll find secret corridors and dungeons which surely sparked the young Marquis de Sade’s imagination.
Donatien Alphonse François de Sade, a.k.a. the "Marquis de Sade," lived in this château from the age...

Services

Services

Car park

Rates

Rates

Full price: from 8 €
Child (10-17 years): 5 €
Set price group adults: 7 €.

Free entry for children < 10 years, accompanying guides.
Group rate available for > 8 people.

Payment methods

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Location

Location

Château de Saumane
Montée du château, 84800 Saumane-de-Vaucluse
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Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 24 July 2024 at 15:19
by Isle sur la Sorgue Tourisme
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