Château de Penne

Medieval fortress from the 13th century, classified Historical Monument in 1902 and bought in 2006 by two architects, the site of the Château de Penne is undergoing a complete renaissance!

Come and browse the open-air remains and walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who lived here more than 700 years ago as they stormed the fortress.

You will discover the history and architecture of the site as well as life in the Middle Ages through a fun and informative tour.

Guided tours et workshops. in spring and autumn, medieval animations from mid-July to mid-August (restoration work, participatory workshops, dramatized visits, etc.), Heritage Days,… So many events that will complement the independent visit of the fortress and will allow you to discover the site in a different way.

Le landscaped path, open to visitors since the end of 2023, allows a walk of around 20 minutes on the mounds around the fortress to discover the archaeological excavation areas as well as the endemic flora of the site.

Since 2024, a new museum space has been open in the heart of the fortress. It presents:

• Medieval objects and furniture (including several artifacts discovered during excavations on the site),

• Architectural models illustrating the evolution of the fortress over the centuries,

• Le documentary film “Story of a Passion”, tracing the history of the site from its first occupations to contemporary restorations.

Events 2025

Spring Guided Tours

Without reservation, at 14:30 p.m. and 16 p.m. on the following days:

• March 30 and 31

• April 6, 13, 20 and 27

• May 1, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18 and 19

Spring Workshops

Educational workshops “medieval building” at 14:30 p.m. and 16 p.m., on Wednesdays during the holidays:

• April 9, 16 and 23

Summer at the Fortress: from July 12 to August 24, 2025

• Guided tours every day at 15 p.m. and 17 p.m.

• Storytelling tour on Wednesday evenings “Tales and Legends” from 21 p.m. to 22:30 p.m. (access to the site only with the guided tour)

• Theatrical visits each Sunday at 15 p.m. and 17 p.m. (from July 13 to August 24)

• Participatory workshops and demonstrations every day :

  • Living Medieval Restoration Site

  • Forge, stone cutting, medieval wood lathe, basketwork, arms exhibition

NEW // Penn'air Monday evenings:

• July 14 : Giant wooden games (18:30 p.m.–21:30 p.m.)

• July 21 : Fire show with the company Like Kids (21h15)

• July 28 : Astronomy and observation of the sky with the New Astronomy Society (20 p.m.)

• 4 August : Blind test hosted by DJ Loveindeep (19:30 p.m.–22 p.m.)

• 11 August : Singing tour with the polyphonic trio Castel Vocalis (≈20:45 p.m.)

• 18 August : Open-air cinema (movie "Give Me Wings") (21:15 p.m.)

European Heritage Days

Saturday 20 and Sunday September 21 : guided tours and activities.

Autumn Guided Tours

Without reservation, at 14:30 p.m. and 16 p.m. on:

• 19 and 26 October

• November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th

Halloween at the Fortress

Saturday, November 1, 2025 : Shivering Nocturne.