Initial construction Moyen Âge (période non précisée) (≈ 1125)
Wooden tower then stone by Raymond VI.
1er décembre 1920
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1er décembre 1920 (≈ 1920)
Official protection of the ruins and rock.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle (ruins) and rock carrying them: classification by order of 1 December 1920
Key figures
Raymond VI - Count of Provence
Sponsor of the tower to assert its power.
Origin and history
The castle of Vaison-la-Romane, also called the castle of the Counts of Toulouse, is a medieval vestige perched on a steep rock, overlooking the Vauclusian city. Originally built in wood and then in stone, it was erected at the initiative of Raymond VI, Count of Provence, to assert his authority in front of the local bishop. This strategic site became the heart of the medieval city, lastingly marking the urban and political landscape of the region.
Ranked as historic monuments on December 1, 1920, the castle and its supporting rock are now protected for their heritage value. The ruins bear witness to the historical tensions between Comtal power and the Church, while offering an exceptional panorama of Vaison-la-Romane. The property now belongs to the municipality, which ensures its preservation.
Available sources, including the references of the Mérimée base and the work of Jean-François Périlhou, highlight its central role in local history. Although partially in ruins, the site remains a major architectural and historical symbol of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, attracting researchers and visitors for its medieval heritage.
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