Grignan castle
Grignan, France
A Renaissance château on a rock above lavender country, linked with the letters of Madame de Sévigné. The terrace roof of the church below gives a wide view.
The Château de Grignan stands above the village in the Drôme. The castle has medieval origins and was converted into a Renaissance château by the Adhémar family in the 16th century. It was made famous by Madame de Sévigné: her letters to her daughter Françoise-Marguerite, who married into the family in 1669, are regarded as classics of French epistolary literature. She died at the château in 1696 and was buried in the collegiate church of Saint-Sauveur, which Louis Adhémar had built with a terraced roof.
In 1793 the château was looted during the Revolution. Marie Fontaine bought it in 1912 and had it restored; in 1979 her heirs sold it to the Drôme département. Allow half a day for the château and the village (an estimate). Tuesday is market day in the village. Please check opening times and admission with the château in advance (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Grignan, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.4200, 4.9080
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 May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (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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Campsites nearby
- Camping de GrignanCampsite0 km from Grignan castleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Domaine de Lumian & Domaine Caroline Bonnefoy Accueil Camping CarsMotorhome stopover5 km from Grignan castle · 5 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
- Camping de l'HéreinCampsite12 km from Grignan castleTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Les Terrasses ProvençalesCampsite14 km from Grignan castleTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Aire de camping-car de La Bégude-de-MazencMotorhome stopover14 km from Grignan castle · 26 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- La GravelineCampsite17 km from Grignan castle · 33 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Grignan castle?
Grignan castle is in Grignan, France, at GPS 44.4200, 4.9080. It is about 17 km from Dieulefit.
Can you camp near Grignan castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping de Grignan, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 80 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Grignan castle?
Grignan castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Drôme provençale: olives, lavender and Roman Vaison.
What is there to see near Grignan castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Roman Vaison (24 km), Dentelles de Montmirail (28 km), Roman Theatre of Orange (33 km) and Belvédère de la Madeleine (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Grignan castle?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)