Château de Beaumont le Vieux

Château de Beaumont le Vieux is a castle ruin near Beaumont-du-Ventoux with stone remains standing on elevated ground. The surviving walls show different thicknesses depending on their original location in the fortress layout.

The fortress was built in the late 10th century under the rule of the Counts of Toulouse. It was later destroyed during the Religious Wars of the 16th century.

The site shows medieval building methods typical of Provence, reflecting how people lived with constant defense concerns. You can still see how it sat on high ground to watch over the land around it.

Visiting requires careful footing since the site consists mainly of foundation stones and partial walls. Approach from the elevated side where the remaining structures are most visible.

The fortress changed hands several times between French and English forces during the Hundred Years War. It was later partly dismantled on the orders of King Louis XI.

GPS coordinates: 44.18040,5.18042

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06