Fortress in Mornas

The Fortress of Mornas Queen of the Rhône Valley,

Proudly set atop a 137-metre-high cliff, the Fortress of Mornas was originally a bastion of military defense. Occupied since ancient times, the site reveals its history from its origins to its desertion after the Wars of Religion.

Today, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, as you stroll through these 12th-century walls. In the heart of the fortress, you’ll find some of the finest buildings in the fortress. Here you’ll find the attic, the fortress’s salt vault, the treasure of Mornas. Discover the journey, use and importance of salt throughout history, and discover the barbican, the surrounding walls, the keep and a breathtaking view of the Rhône valley.

The fortress is open from Easter to October 31.

It can be visited either :

– An animated visit: lasting around 1h15, this is an immersion
medieval history. You’ll be immersed in the atmosphere, with costumed characters and impromptu situations. These tours are accompanied by tour guides.
Suitable for the whole family

– The self-guided tour: allows you to discover the fortress at your own pace, with documentation detailing all the important points of the site given to you on arrival, and explanatory panels along the way.

Access to the fortress is on foot, via montée de la Combe and montée André Caillet. Estimated time: 30 minutes.
Tables and benches are available along the way.
The fortress has no water or toilet facilities. Toilets are available on the Val Romigier esplanade.
The fortress does not sell drinks, so please bring your own water bottle.

PROGRAM 2025 :
Open daily from April 5.
Guided tours: Wednesdays and Sundays from April 6 to 30.
Guided tours + workshops: May 8 to 11 and June 8 and 9.
Event days:
– April 20 and 21: Falconry in the Spirit of Falconry
– May 1, 2, 3 and 4: Medieval battles with the Chevaliers des Terres d’Occitanie.
– May 29 and 30: Children’s medieval fair.
– July 12 to August 24: 6 weeks of entertainment: Falconry on Sundays and Mondays and guided tours on other days.

From 05/04 to 02/11
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 5.30 pm.