Beaucaire's Castle

The first settlement on the castle rock dates back to 800 BC and Roman walls from 100 BC were integrated into the 13th century castle built by the Counts of Toulouse. In 1632, during the Wars of Religion in the time of Louis XIII, the castle was destroyed, under the personal supervision of Cardinal Richelieu. Today, you can visit the ruins, which include a dramatic triangular keep, and the Auguste-Jaquet Museum, containing 2000-year-old Gallo-Roman artifacts and Provençal-style costumes and household articles. There is a wonderful view in all directions, of neighboring Tarascon and the hills of Provence across the river, and of the tiled roofs of Beaucaire and the marshes of Camargue to the north. Les Aigles de Beaucaire (the eagles of Beaucaire) is an exciting display of free flying eagles from the castle keep high above the town, with the ruins as a dramatic backdrop. It takes place year-round except in December.

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