Castle of Tournon sur Rhône

Tourist attractions

Dating back to the 10th - 16th C. , the castle of Tournon houses a museum labelled "Musée de France". Discover the rich collections from the Renaissance to the present day. Rooms with furnitures and collections linked with the Rhône river and the Fine Arts.

Overlooking the Rhône Valley and its vineyards, the Château-musée de Tournon-sur-Rhône enjoys an exceptional location and environment. Classified as a Historic Monument and awarded the "Musée de France" label, it is both a place of memory and a place to live. Every year, the museum presents temporary exhibitions related to heritage and the visual arts. Numerous events for all publics (tours, children's workshops, Enigmes et sortilèges for the autumn vacations... and national events: Nuit des musées, Journées européennes du Patrimoine) punctuate the seasons from March 18 to November 1, 2026.
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The shop at the reception sells many items linked with the history of Tournon and the exhibitions.

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Labels and rankings

  • "Accueil Vélo" : Cyclists Welcome label
  • listed
  • Contemporary
  • 19th C
  • 10th C
  • 11th C
  • 13th C
  • 14th C
  • 15th C
  • 16th C
  • 17th C
  • 18th C
  • 20th C
  • 21st C

Sort

  • Historic site and monument

Themes

  • Castle
  • Historic patrimony

Opening

From 02/05 to 30/06/2026 daily between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6.30 pm.

From 01/09 to 16/10/2026 daily between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 17/10 to 01/11/2026 daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.

Benefits

Services provided

  • Educational visits
  • Room hire
  • Themed tour
  • Shop
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Tourist brochures
  • Guided tours
  • Leisure Center

Equipment

  • Underground parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Car park
  • Defibrillator
  • Exhibition space
  • Toilets

Prices

Full price: 5 € Reduced price: 4 € Teenager: 3 € Student: 3 € Job seeker: 3 € Set price group adults: 4 €. Free entry for children under 7, the holders of the Pass'Région card, disabled people. Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Means of payment

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Pass’Région Jeunes
  • Connect Travellers Cheque

Capacity

  • Maximum group size: 30
  • Minimum group size : 10

Activities

  • Handicrafts workshops
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Entertainment evenings
  • Shows
  • Children's entertainment
  • Activity

Access

Environment

  • Town location
  • Riverside
  • Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away
  • Overview on river
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Close to pleasure port
  • Mountain view
  • Panoramic view
  • Close to a motorway
  • Cycle track/route within 500 m
  • Waterside
  • Bus station under 300 m
  • Station district
  • View over the vineyards
  • Landing stage less than 500 m
  • In centre of town
  • Pedestrian area
  • River -5 km away
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away

Environment

In the heart of the city on a big roc, next to the river Rhône. Entrance next to the city hall of Tournon.