Le Château – Centre d’Art Contemporain et du Patrimoine d’Aubenas

Aubenas Castle recently completed an ambitious rehabilitation project and opened its doors to the public as a Contemporary Art and Heritage Center in the summer of 2024. After seven years of work, the magnificently restored heritage site is giving new life to this gem of medieval architecture. Now a true meeting place for heritage and contemporary creation, the Château offers a varied program including exhibitions, tours, and cultural events, aiming to make this site a must-see in the Ardèche region.

Each year, several temporary exhibitions, both personal and collective, will highlight artists of all origins and generations. At the same time, a rich cultural dynamic will punctuate the life of the Château: artistic residencies, conferences, concerts and performances.
A unique place where heritage and art meet!

Guided tours :
Discover the history of the Château and its exhibitions thanks to guided tours offered by the two mediators, at the price of entry to the Château (€9 full price, €6 reduced price, free).

Duration of visits: between 1h15 and 1h30

Guided tour slots, reservation recommended at the castle reception or at: https://lechateauaubenas.qweekle.com/shop/lechateauaubenas/multi/visites-guidees?lang=fr

May, June and September:
Visit the exhibitions: Wednesday: 14:30 p.m. – Sunday: 16 p.m.
Historical tour: Friday 16 p.m. – Saturday: 16 p.m. – Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Unusual visit: First Saturday of the month: 10:30 a.m.

July and August :
Visit the exhibitions: Wednesday: 14:30 p.m. – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Historical tour: Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. – Wednesday: 17:30 p.m. – Saturday: 16 p.m. – Sunday: 16 p.m.
Unusual visit: Saturday: 10:30 a.m.

– Family workshops (May and June): every last Wednesday of the month from 16 p.m. to 17 p.m.

Visit the Château website for more details.

Guided tours :
Discover the history of the Château and its exhibitions thanks to guided tours offered by the two mediators, at the price of entry to the Château (€9 full price, €6 reduced price, free).

Duration of visits: between 1h15 and 1h30

Guided tour slots:

Tuesday :
10:30 a.m. – Visit to the exhibitions

Wednesday :
10:30 a.m. – Visit to the exhibitions
14:30 p.m. - Historical tour of the Château

Thursday :
10:30 p.m. – Historical visit to the Castle
16:30 a.m. – Visit to the exhibitions

Friday :
10:30 a.m. – Visit to the exhibitions

Sunday:
16:30 p.m. – Historical visit to the Castle


Flash tours are also offered throughout the weekends.

Reduced price :
o Children aged 10 to 17
o Student aged – 26
o Active teachers
o Job seekers and beneficiaries of minimum social benefits
o Accompanying people presenting proof of their disability 

Albenassien annual pass: €12 upon presentation of proof of address
Annual pass: € 20

free
o Children under 10 years old
o Students of history, art history and art schools
o People presenting proof of their disability situation
o National, regional and auxiliary speakers and guide interpreters
o Holders of an ICOM card
o Holders of a press card
o Pass'Ardèche