Fort Queyras
Château-Ville-Vieille, France
A medieval castle on a rock spur blocking the Guil valley, strengthened by Vauban. Visits run mainly in summer; parking is at the foot of the rock beside the D947.
Fort Queyras sits on a rocky spur in the Guil valley near Château-Ville-Vieille. In the first half of the 13th century the Dauphin had the castle built here as the seat of his power in the valley. Lesdiguières took it in 1587; according to the tourism site, this was the only time it surrendered to an enemy. After the Duke of Savoy's invasion of 1692, Louis XIV had Vauban add bastions, moats and half-moons, turning the castle into a fort. In 1955 it was sold to its first private owner, who restored it and opened it to visitors.
You can explore the fort on your own with information panels, or book a guided visit with a historian. Highlights include the Governor's Garden and the reception hall known as the "Aula". Park in the car park at the west entrance of Ville-Vieille and walk up from there. Opening times and season vary, so check with the operator beforehand. Allow one to two hours.
- Nearest town
- Château-Ville-Vieille, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.7555, 6.7870
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Fort Queyras?
Fort Queyras is in Château-Ville-Vieille, France, at GPS 44.7555, 6.7870. It is about 6 km from Molines-en-Queyras.
Can you camp near Fort Queyras?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping GCU de Aiguilles, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fort Queyras?
Fort Queyras is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Izoard, Queyras and the Cime de la Bonette.
What is there to see near Fort Queyras?
Places worth a stop nearby: Casse Déserte, Col d’Izoard (7 km), Mont-Dauphin fortress (16 km), Pian del Re, source of the Po (25 km) and Col de Vars (25 km).
When is the best time to visit Fort Queyras?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)