Castle of the Princes of Orange

The castle of the princes of Orange, on the Saint-Eutrope hill

On the Saint-Eutrope hill that dominates Orange stand the vestiges of the castle of the princes of Orange. The Orange audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this former castle and the hill that offers a panorama of the city.

The former residence of the princes of Orange

The castle of the princes of Orange stood on the Saint-Eutrope hill, which overlooks the city and the ancient theatre. The residence of the powerful princes of Orange, whose principality played a great role in European history, it was largely dismantled over time. Its vestiges, on the hill laid out as a walking area, recall this princely past and offer fine views of Orange.

What to see

Here you discover the vestiges of the castle and the Saint-Eutrope hill, laid out as a walking area, which offers a panorama of Orange and the ancient theatre. The place recalls the princely past of the city. It is a stop for lovers of history and viewpoints, above the centre.

Practical information

The castle of the princes of Orange and the Saint-Eutrope hill lie above the centre of Orange, reachable on foot by a climb. The hill is a public walking area, freely accessible during opening hours, which may vary. The place is particularly pleasant for the view; works may occasionally limit access to it.

Who were the princes of Orange?

The sovereigns of the principality of Orange, which played a great role in European history; their castle stood on the Saint-Eutrope hill.

Where is the castle of the princes of Orange?

On the Saint-Eutrope hill, which dominates Orange and the ancient theatre.