# Château de Beaucaire, France: what it is and when to go

> Château de Beaucaire is a ruined castle in Beaucaire in France (Les Baux-de-Provence). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-beaucaire/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Ruined castle in Beaucaire · History
- **Where:** France · Place Raimond VII, 30300
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 62 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Oct 16-Mar 31: We-Su 10:00-17:00; Apr 01-Oct 15: We-Su 09:30-18:00; Jul-Aug: Mo-Su 09:30-20:00
- **Price:** Gratis
- **Website:** [provence-camargue-tourisme.com](https://www.provence-camargue-tourisme.com/)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 43.80969, 4.64453

## What it is and where

Château de Beaucaire is a ruined castle in Beaucaire in France (Les Baux-de-Provence). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Les Baux-de-Provence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-baux-de-provence/), where this site lists 32 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.80969, 4.64453; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 62 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.809691%2C4.644525)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.809691%2C4.644525)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Château de Beaucaire is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 05 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 38 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 32 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 15 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 58 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 49 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 45 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 24 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 45 |

In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Bridge between Beaucaire and Tarascon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-ancien/): Bridge in France · 810 m
- [Château de Tarascon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-du-roi-rene/): Fortified castle of the Counts of Provence-Barcelona, Dukes of Anjou · 905 m
- [Église Sainte-Marthe de Tarascon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/collegiale-royale-sainte-marthe/): Church in Tarascon, France · 1.0 km
- [Hôtel de Raoulx](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hotel-de-raoulx-dit-aussi-hotel-de-liman-de-seillons-ou-de-b/): House in Tarascon, France · 1.4 km
- [Hôtel de Mauléon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hotel-mauleon/): Mansion in Tarascon, France · 1.4 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: History

- [Eiffel Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/torre-eiffel/): tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- [Besançon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/enceinte-urbaine-de-besancon/)
- [Musée d'Orsay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museo-de-orsay/): art museum in Paris, France
- [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/catedral-de-notre-dame/): cathedral in Paris
- [Château de Montsoreau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-montsoreau/): castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- [Vichy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vichy-2/)

Every France place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Château de Beaucaire?

It is a ruined castle in Beaucaire in France. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Château de Beaucaire?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.

### How do you get to Château de Beaucaire?

The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 62 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.809691%2C4.644525) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Bridge between Beaucaire and Tarascon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-ancien/), [Château de Tarascon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-du-roi-rene/), [Église Sainte-Marthe de Tarascon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/collegiale-royale-sainte-marthe/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/997548344), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5118736), CC0. More about Château de Beaucaire on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Beaucaire). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).