Details
Founded: 12th centuryCategory: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)
Rating
3.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
Interesting Sites Nearby
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne (40,5 km)
Cháteau Comtal (40,5 km)
Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus (40,3 km)
Villefranche-de-Conflent Fortress (45 km)
St. Mary Magdalene Church (16,9 km)
Mirepoix Cathedral (23,7 km)
Château de Peyrepertuse (41,1 km)
Château de Foix (37 km)
Saint-Hilaire Abbey (28,1 km)
User Reviews
stuart rodgers (6 months ago)
The dragons have gone! With children I think it would have been fun but I am very happy to get the cast back. Enjoyable visit.
The dragons have gone! With children I think it would have been fun but I am very happy to get the cast back. Enjoyable visit.
Chris Scruton (3 years ago)
Really quite an amazing place. The owner was very engaging and talked with my friends for an hour about the historical context. It was obviously a defensive structure, but also played a role in the culture of the roaming poets and singers known as troubadours. It would still make a fantastic venue for concerts, as inside the walls is enough space for a soccer match. The château existed in the early 12th century when Eleanor of Aquitaine visited, but must be much older. Highly recommend.
Really quite an amazing place. The owner was very engaging and talked with my friends for an hour about the historical context. It was obviously a defensive structure, but also played a role in the culture of the roaming poets and singers known as troubadours. It would still make a fantastic venue for concerts, as inside the walls is enough space for a soccer match. The château existed in the early 12th century when Eleanor of Aquitaine visited, but must be much older. Highly recommend.
Tassilo Kubitz (3 years ago)
The weather during our visit was very changeable. The heavy drizzle in between created a suitable atmosphere, because life was certainly not comfortable back then. Luckily the castle is not only made of old stones - although it already looks very dilapidated - it also offers a kind of museum on four floors in one of the big towers. That way we stayed dry and were able to familiarize ourselves even better with life back then. Knight's hall, music hall and a chapel with many original props. Don't forget your flashlight at your smart phone! Just as the driveway to the parking lot with a 12% gradient and a one-lane road is not for everyone, the castle and the stairs to the floors are guaranteed not to be barrier-free. But the view and the atmosphere were unique and fortunately there weren't that many other tourists there in this weather. The 7€ entrance fee per person is justified, because such a castle cannot survive without support.
The weather during our visit was very changeable. The heavy drizzle in between created a suitable atmosphere, because life was certainly not comfortable back then. Luckily the castle is not only made of old stones - although it already looks very dilapidated - it also offers a kind of museum on four floors in one of the big towers. That way we stayed dry and were able to familiarize ourselves even better with life back then. Knight's hall, music hall and a chapel with many original props. Don't forget your flashlight at your smart phone! Just as the driveway to the parking lot with a 12% gradient and a one-lane road is not for everyone, the castle and the stairs to the floors are guaranteed not to be barrier-free. But the view and the atmosphere were unique and fortunately there weren't that many other tourists there in this weather. The 7€ entrance fee per person is justified, because such a castle cannot survive without support.
Steve Collins (3 years ago)
Great place, well looked after, takes you back in time, the chateau is superb ! And the view is tremendous, well worth the visit !
Great place, well looked after, takes you back in time, the chateau is superb ! And the view is tremendous, well worth the visit !
Teodor Husar (3 years ago)
I wasted 7euros on this ruin, there are 4 chambers you can visit but nothing special to see. Only pleasant aspect was a lady always and a guy playing some type of old instruments in one of the chambers, still not worth the money. And you can't climb on the roof for the best view. Of course you won't get a receipt and you can only pay cash.
I wasted 7euros on this ruin, there are 4 chambers you can visit but nothing special to see. Only pleasant aspect was a lady always and a guy playing some type of old instruments in one of the chambers, still not worth the money. And you can't climb on the roof for the best view. Of course you won't get a receipt and you can only pay cash.
