Sommières Castle
Following several months of restoration work, Sommières Castle will reopen its doors to the public from Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Rediscover this iconic monument, which bears witness to nearly a thousand years of history, through a tour that combines heritage, exhibition design and an immersive experience.
A bit of history…
The Bermond Tower, Guardian of Time
Built from the 12th century onwards, Sommières Castle has stood the test of time, enduring sieges, alterations and occupations. During the Wars of Religion, Protestant prisoners were held there, leaving behind historical graffiti that can still be seen today.
An Immersive Tour at the Heart of the Middle Ages
The castle offers you a unique experience exploring:
- The 22-metre-high Bermond Tower, with exceptional panoramic views and an orientation board.
- The chapel, formerly a Huguenot prison, transformed into an immersive space featuring a film, video, touchscreen and exhibition
- The monumental courtyard and ramparts, examples of medieval military architecture.
Also:
- Large wooden play structures in the courtyard
- Information panels on the Sommières region and documents on the castle’s history, including a display on ‘500 Years of Protestant Heritage in Sommières’ in the upper chapel.
- A film screening on the history of the castle
- A treasure hunt for children, guided tours and children’s workshops (booking required), offering a captivating journey back to the Middle Ages.
Whether you’re a history buff, a heritage enthusiast or visiting with your family, head to the heart of one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses in the Gard and enjoy an experience full of discoveries!
30250 Sommières
Means of communication
- Telephone : 04 66 53 78 32
- Telephone : 06 46 52 39 52
- e-mail : chateau@sommieres.fr
- Website
Open
From 01/07 to 30/08 from Monday to Friday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2.30 pm and 6 pm. On Sunday between 9.30 am and 1 pm.
Difficult access for people with walking difficulties (stairs).
Reception / ticket office on site. Information by phone.
Handicapped persons
2 parking spaces reserved for wheelchair users, place des canons. Wheelchair access to the first floor of the chapel, through the gate and by telephone call. Other parts of the site are not wheelchair accessible.
2 headsets are available for watching the film in the chapel.
Visits for mentally handicapped groups by prior arrangement.
Animals accepted
no
Equipement
- Sustainable development
- Outhouse
- Parking nearby
Services
- Wi-fi
- Tourist brochures
- Booking of general amenities
- Shop
- Guided tours
- Educational visits
Activities
- Children's entertainment
- Handicrafts workshops
- Permanent exhibition
Target audience
- Groups
- Home school groups
- Children
Group tours
- Guided group tours obligatory
- Guided group tours on request
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Size of groups : 30 max
Individual visits
- Guided inividual tours obligatory
- Guided individual tours on request
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Rates
Full price: 5 €
Reduced price: 4 €.
Free entry for children under 6.
Payment possibilities
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
Spoken languages
Laguage guided tour
Location
Free parking close to the château.
We recommend that you park your vehicle in the Belleau parking lot, accessible via boulevard Ernest François by following the "Parking" signs (200 m away. GPS: 43.78365, 4.09314), or in the Vidourle parking lot along the river (800 m away. GPS: 43.78433, 4.08616).
Two parking spaces for people with reduced mobility are located at Place des Canons (access via Chemin du Château Fort, near the château).
The ticket office is located at the rear of the château, on the medieval garden side.
Environment
- 30 - 40 min from a train station by bike
- 30 - 40 min from an SNCF station by electric bike
- 10 - 20 min from a train station by car
- Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
- Town location
- In the historic centre
