Fortress in Mornas

Ladies and lords, go and conquer the citadel of Mornas! Enter this medieval castle built like an eagle's nest, and plunge back into the heart of the Middle Ages in a playful and interactive immersion.

Perched 137 meters high, on a vertiginous cliff of golden limestone, the citadel of Mornas has dominated the Rhone Valley for centuries, and once watched over this prosperous commercial axis. Its intriguing silhouette is an invitation to explore. The most courageous visitors, who will climb the hill from the village to the ramparts, will discover an impressive fortress with a mineral personality, for a dive in the heart of the Middle Ages.

Built by the Count of Toulouse in the 12th century, the fortress of Mornas passed under the domination of the Holy See and was integrated into the Comtat Venaissin in the 14th century. But the most troubled period of its history took place during the Wars of Religion, when the eagle's nest fell under the control of a cruel man, the Baron des Adrets and his lieutenant the Marquis Charles de Montbrun, two fierce Huguenots.

Restored with passion since 1977 by the association "Les Amis de Mornas", the citadel has become a major tourist attraction in Provence. Numerous facilities allow for a fun and educational immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages. The visit also allows to embrace a panoramic view on the Rhone valley and the landscapes of the former Comtat Venaissin.

Parking lots are located exclusively in the lower part of the village.
Access to the fortress is on foot, via montée de la Combe and montée André Caillet.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Tables and benches are available along the way.
The Mornas fortress is not easily accessible for people with reduced mobility.
The fortress has no water or toilet facilities. Toilets are available on the Val Romigier esplanade.
The fortress does not sell drinks, so please bring your own water bottle.