Le Château d'Aubenas
After seven years of renovation, Le Château became a Contemporary Art and Heritage Center in 2024. This prestigious site in the south of France invites you to discover its restored spaces through exhibitions, visits, workshops and events.
Aubenas Castle recently completed an ambitious rehabilitation project and opened its doors to the public as a Contemporary Art and Heritage Center in the summer of 2024. After seven years of work, the magnificently restored heritage site is giving new life to this gem of medieval architecture. Now a true meeting place for heritage and contemporary creation, the Château offers a varied program including exhibitions, tours, and cultural events, aiming to make this site a must-see in the Ardèche region.
Each year, several temporary solo and group exhibitions showcase artists of all backgrounds and generations. In parallel, a rich cultural scene enlivens the Château: artist residencies, conferences, concerts, and performances.
A unique place where heritage and art meet!
Guided tours – Booking required (online or by phone):
Discover the history of the Château and its exhibitions thanks to guided tours offered by the two mediators, at the price of entry to the Château (€9 full price, €6 reduced price, free).
Duration of visits: between 1h15 and 1h30
Guided tour slots, reservation recommended at the castle reception or at: https://lechateauaubenas.qweekle.com/shop/lechateauaubenas/multi/visites-guidees?lang=fr
Visit the Château website for more details.
Guided tours – Booking required (online or by phone):
Discover the history of the Château and its exhibitions thanks to guided tours offered by the two mediators, at the price of entry to the Château (€9 full price, €6 reduced price, free).
Duration of visits: between 1h15 and 1h30
Guided tour slots, reservation recommended at the castle reception or at: https://lechateauaubenas.qweekle.com/shop/lechateauaubenas/multi/visites-guidees?lang=fr
April, May, June and September:
Visit the exhibitions: Wednesday: 14:30 p.m. – Sunday: 16 p.m.
Historical tour: Friday 16 p.m. – Saturday: 16 p.m. – Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Unusual visit: First Saturday of the month: 10:30 a.m.
Family workshops: May 14th at 16pm
Family visit:
– Tuesday, April 14: 14:30 p.m.
– Friday, April 17: 14:30 p.m.
– Friday, May 8: 14:30 p.m.
– Friday, May 15: 14:30 p.m.
July and August :
Exhibition visits: Wednesday: 14:30 pm – Thursday: 10:30 am – Sunday: 16 pm
Historical tour: Tuesday: 10:30am – Wednesday: 17:30pm – Friday: 16pm – Saturday: 16pm – Sunday: 10:30am.
Family visit: Tuesday: 17:30 pm
Unusual visit: Saturday: 10:30 a.m.
Visit the Château website for more details.
Certifications & Labels
- Listed historic site and monument
Themes
Visit
Customers
Language(s) of the visit
Tour services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Permanent individual guided tours
- Guided individual tours on request
- Unguided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026, open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends from 10am to 19pm. Wednesday from 10am to 20pm. Closed on Monday.
Last entry 45 minutes before closing.
From 01/09 to 20/09/2026 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends from 10 p.m. to 18 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Last entry 45 minutes before closing.
| Opening hours from September 01 to September 20, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm |
| Wednesday | Open from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm |
| Thursday | Open from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm |
| Friday | Open from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm |
| Saturday | Open from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm |
| Sunday | Open from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm |
Last entry 45 minutes before closing.
Prices
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | 9 € | Not disclosed |
| Reduced price | 6 € | Not disclosed |
| Big family | 20 € | Not disclosed |
| Family package | 20 € | Not disclosed |
Full price: 9 €
Reduced rate: €6
o Children aged 10 to 17
o Student aged – 26
o Active teachers
o Job seekers and beneficiaries of minimum social benefits
o Accompanying people presenting proof of their disability
Free:
o Children under 10 years old
o Students of history, art history and art schools
o People presenting proof of their disability situation
o National, regional and auxiliary speakers and guide interpreters
o Holders of an ICOM card
o Holders of a press card
o Pass'Ardèche
Family Ticket (1 to 2 adults and up to 4 children): €20
Albenassien annual pass: €12 upon presentation of proof of address
Annual pass: € 20
Child
– Children under 10 years old
-Students in history, art history and art schools
– People who can provide proof of their disability
– National, regional and auxiliary lecturers and interpreter-guides
– Holders of an ICOM card
– Holders of a press card
Payment methods
Services
Equipment
Services
Activities on site
- Concert
- Manual workshops
- Temporary exhibitions
- Evening entertainment
- Children's entertainment
Home animals
Accessible tourism
Physical disability
95% of the Château is accessible to people with reduced mobility
Linked offers
On the spot…
Visite gratuite du Château d’Aubenas- Centre d’Art Contemporain et du Patrimoine d’Aubenas
Free
September 19 - September 20 , 2026
Visite insolite du château d’Aubenas : « Quatre à quatre, une visite des escaliers du Château »
Book online
September 05 , 2026
Expositions printemps-été du Château d’Aubenas
Bookable online. From €9 / adult
April 11 - September 20 , 2026
Expositions de la saison automne-hiver du Château d’Aubenas
Bookable online. From €9 / adult
October 17 - November 01 , 2026
