Travel back in time to the Middle Ages and discover the place from which the French Crusaders departed: explore the towers and ramparts of Aigues-Mortes with this skip-the-line ticket.
Why Visit the Fortress of Aigues-Mortes?
Explore the imposing stone fortress of Aigues-Mortes at your own pace and immerse yourself in the history of Medieval France. Constructed in the 13th century, these historic ramparts were the departure point for the French Crusades, and they have remained incredibly well-preserved over the past eight centuries.
The Aigues-Mortes fortifications are made up of over 5,300 feet (1,634 metres) of defensive stone walls connecting twenty different towers, amongst which the Tour de Saint Louise and the Tour de Constance are particularly fascinating to visit, having been used to imprison French Protestants during the 17th century.
Opening Times
The fortress of Aigues-Mortes is open daily at the following times:
- From May 2 to August 31: 10 am to 7:00 pm
- From September 1 to April 30: 10 am to 5:30 pm
The final admission allowed is 45 minutes before closing time.
Ticket office times are from 10 am to 1:00 pm and from 2 pm to 4:45 pm.
Please note that these hours are flexible and subject to change.
Special Times
On Monday, June 2, 2025, the fortress of Aigues-Mortes will close at 5 pm (final admission is at 4:15 pm).
Please note that on December 24 and 31, the monument closes at 2:30 pm.
Skip-the-Line
With this ticket, you'll avoid the queues at the ticket offices. However, you'll have to wait in line for the security checks.
Free Admission
Admission to the Medieval towers and ramparts of Aigues-Mortes is free for the following individuals:
- Young people from the European Union aged 18 - 25 years old
- Children under 18 years old, regardless of their nationality
Admission is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month between January 1 and March 31, and between November 1 and December 31. It is also free to enter on the 3rd weekend in September.
In order to acquire the free admission mentioned above, you'll have to go to the site’s ticket office and present a certifying document of your eligibility for a free ticket.
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