Family outings
Are you visiting the Towers and Ramparts as a family? Discover all our offers!
What to see at the Towers and Ramparts of Aigues-Mortes
Stretch your legs
Take a tour of the ramparts: 1,640 metres of rampart walk await you. Take advantage of this walk to (re)discover the defensive system and architecture of the Middle Ages... and get a breath of fresh air!
Playful mediation
From the very first rooms, in the Governor's Lodgings, the introductory areas of the tour explain the history of the monument, the town and salt mining, using models, projections and a short animated film!
All along the walkway, there are a number of features aimed at our youngest visitors: animated films, tactile tables, game panels, etc.
A view not to be missed
Take advantage of the terraces of the Tour de Constance, the Porte de la Marine, the Porte des Moulins and the Tour de Villeneuve to admire the best views of the salt marshes and the Camargue!
© Megg Dufour / Centre des monuments nationaux
The offer for families
Get ready to explore the monument with your children! There are several options available:
The booklet-game
In the style of the world-famous treasure hunt, go in search of Louis IX hidden in the monument. Walking along the ramparts and using the booklet as a guide, find the king hidden in the architecture and try to decipher the mystery word! Suitable for children aged 6 to 12, it's available free of charge from the monument reception during the school holidays and every weekend from April to June.
The game booklet is replaced by themed games for the Easter weekend, "Eggs Mortes", and for Halloween, "Meurtre à Aigues-Mortes".
(French only)
The audioguide
For an even more complete visit, the adult audioguide will enable you to answer the many questions of your curious little ones! Price: €3
© Megg Dufour / Centre des monuments nationaux
A camp of Knights :
The Chevalier d'Algues, a descendant of Pierre d'Algues, St Louis' Knight Banneret on the 7th Crusade in 1249, is taking up residence in the main courtyard of the Aigues-Mortes Towers and Ramparts. It's an opportunity to exchange ideas on the arts of the table and spices, medicine and herbal medicine, crossbow and archery, combat and hast weapons, as well as games (jaquet, chess, etc.).
Present on the weekends of 19 and 20 July and 16 and 17 August 2025Withoutadditional admission charge.
© Benjamin dIngrando / Centre des monuments nationaux
Not to be missed!
Child's play monument:
On the first weekend of the autumn holidays, come and take part in the Centre des monuments nationaux ' federative event specially designed for families.
Tales and Stories:
During the festive season, take a trip through the imaginary world of tales and stories in a warm and friendly atmosphere!
© Megg Dufour / Centre des monuments nationaux
Advice and conditions of visit
Anticipate your arrival
- Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Animals are not permitted. Only guide dogs and assistance animals are allowed inside the monument.
- The tour is not accessible to pushchairs, which can be left at reception.
- The tour is very exposed to the sun in summer: bring water and sun protection!
- The monument does not take deposits. Entry with suitcases and large bags is not permitted under the Vigipirate measures.
- Bicycles and scooters are not allowed inside the monument. Children's bicycles and scooters can be left at reception (please note that the monument closes at certain times).
Visit with peace of mind
- Baby changing facilities are available in the toilets.
- A shaded relaxation area is available in the main courtyard.
- A drinks machine is available.
- Sylvette welcomes you for a fresh and tasty break in the courtyard of honour (homemade ice creams, home-made biscuits, etc.).
- There is a bookshop just outside the monument.