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 heritage and visual arts exhibitions. 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 mid-March to November.
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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

  • 15th C
  • 16th C
  • Classified

Sort

  • Historic site and monument

Themes

  • Historic patrimony
  • Castle

Opening

11/03/2025, daily.

Benefits

Services provided

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

Equipment

  • Exhibition space
  • Car park
  • Parking nearby

Prices

Full price: 5 € Reduced price: 4 € Child: 3 € Student: 3 € Job seeker: 3 € Group adults: 4 €. Free entry for children < 7 years, the holders of the Pass'Région card, disabled people. Group rate available for > 10 people.

Means of payment

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

Capacity

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

Activities

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

Access

Environment

  • Close to a motorway
  • Riverside
  • In centre of town
  • Town location
  • Station district
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Pedestrian area
  • Waterside
  • Bus station under 300 m
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • View over the vineyards
  • Overview on river

Environment

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