At the top of the hilltop village, discover the thousand-year-old castle of Agoult-Simiane and its Rotunda.
At the start of this season, we will be delighted to welcome you for a self-guided tour of this place steeped in history.
Description
Tickets for self-guided tours are available daily at the ticket office located at the entrance to the castle.
Guided tours are currently offered only to groups of at least 10 people with prior booking via email.
New in 2026:
✨ The digital tour with audio guide - COMING SOON - in French and English
Equipped with a tablet, travel back in time and explore the castle through an immersive 3D reconstruction as it was in the 14th century. Explore its rooms and spaces as they did back then and imagine life at the heart of this medieval fortress.
✨ The Gourmet Trail: a route that reflects our commitment to promoting local heritage and sustainable tourism. This route is designed for groups of 10 people or more and is self-guided, using private vehicles, bicycles, or buses.
• A day discovering local produce, meeting 3 local producers around Simiane la Rotonde
• A tailor-made, environmentally friendly itinerary that promotes short supply chains
• At each stage, share a friendly moment and discover the passion of our producers through tastings of their local products
For a quote, a reservation or to receive the full brochure, please contact us.
Reminder: We do not offer SENIOR rates and are part of the Passeport des Musées 04 network: 37 tourist sites in the 04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
The passport is free, 1 passport is for 2 adults and must be stamped at the last site visited to obtain a reduced rate or free entry.
*People with reduced mobility:
The tour of the castle and its various rooms includes three staircases, each corresponding to a floor. Access to the Rotunda, located on the first floor of the keep, is also subject to these restrictions.
Due to its layout, the castle cannot accommodate all people with reduced mobility. People using motorized wheelchairs cannot access the interior of the buildings. Other visitors with reduced mobility may be accommodated provided they are accompanied by their caregivers, who assume full responsibility for them.
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Access to the Castle:
Upper village, behind the Castle:
• Free parking at the Rotonde: cars, vans, buses and camper vans, bicycles (next to the hiking sign)
Parking in the village center:
• Free parking at Place de la Combe: cars
Bottom of the village:
• Free parking at the Town Hall, Place Renée Char: cars, vans, buses and camper vans, bicycles
Electric charging stations available in the town hall car park, Place Renée Char.
The upper village of Simiane-la-Rotonde is perched high up!
We recommend that people who have difficulty accessing the summit park their vehicles in the Rotonde car park or the Place de la Combe car park.
Rates / opening
Prices
From 11/03 to 30/06/2026.
From 01/07 to 31/12/2026.
- Self-guided tour with a map and historical information available in 5 languages: French, English, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.
• Adult: €5,50
• Group (15 people): €4,50
• Young people (12 to 18 years old): €4,50
• Student: €4,50
• Pass 04 holder: €4,50
- Free self-guided tour
• Children under 12 years old
• People with disabilities, PMR*
• Press
• Tourism professionals
• Pass Offer 04
• Accompanying persons
• School groups
- Guided tour of the castle, opening times for guided tours to be announced.
• Adult: €7,00
• Group: €5,50
• Young people (12 to 18 years old): €5,50
• Student: €5,50
• School group: €3,00
Pass 04 is not valid for the guided tour. Proof of purchase must be presented at the ticket office.
- Digital tour with audio guide - COMING SOON - in French and English
• Adult: €8,00
• Free for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
- Combined guided tour of the castle & village
• Adult: €15,00 - duration 1h30 (wear comfortable shoes, the streets are steep and uphill)
For groups of at least 10 people, prior booking by email is required.
Opening
From 11/03 to 30/06/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Guided tours are currently offered only to groups of at least 10 people with prior booking via email.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 every day from 10:30 p.m. to midnight.
Daily from 10h30 to 18h00
Guided tours at 11:00 a.m., 14:30 p.m. and 16:XNUMX p.m. every day (no reservation required).
From 01/09 to 31/12/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. - 14:00 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
The Medieval Castle of Simiane-la-Rotonde reserves the right to modify the opening days and times of the castle and guided tours in the event of exceptional circumstances.