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Dominating the village of Poet Laval, the former commandery of St John of Jerusalem, subsequently the Knights of Malta, is the finest ruin of its kind in Provence. Note the 12th century keep, topped by an outstanding dovecote.
Description
Come and visit this 12th century castle (order of St John of Jerusalem) modified during the 13th and 15th centuries. The pigeon house cresting the keep would have been built in the 15th century. It was, as people say, "Provence's most beautiful pigeon house".
Spoken languages
- French
Themes
- Castle
- Keep
- Historic patrimony
Labels and ranking
- Classified
- Bad weather alternative
Activities
- Temporary exhibition
Opening
From 01/05 to 30/06 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 01/07 to 31/08 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 01/09 to 15/09/2026 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 3.30 pm and 7 pm.
From 19/09 to 20/09/2026 between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 01/09 to 15/09/2026 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 3.30 pm and 7 pm.
From 19/09 to 20/09/2026 between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm.
Visit
Group tour
- Guided group tours on request
- Max. group size: 15
Rate
Free entry for children under 18, the students.
Payment options:
- Check
- Cash
Amenities and Services
- Guided tours
- Themed tour
- Parking nearby