PEYREPERTUSE CASTLE

The most important and remarkable example of medieval military architecture in Languedoc - Open all year round 7 days a week - Closed on 7/24, 12/25, 12/31 and 12/01.

A true invitation to travel back in time, the Château de Peyrepertuse seems stranded like a majestic vessel at an altitude of 800 meters, in the heart of an always wild nature, overlooking the charming village of Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse. By the quality of its constructions, Peyrepertuse is the most remarkable example of military architecture of the Middle Ages. This immense fortress is equal in area to that of the City of Carcassonne.
Former castle of the Crusade against the Albigenses, it was one of the fortresses built by Saint Louis to protect the southern border of the Kingdom of France until the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659.

New 2024:
Treasure hunt kit: “The 4 legends of Peyrepertuse”
Available all year round in store for rental at a price of €5 - duration: 1h30
A fun treasure hunt to play with family, in a group or with friends, the aim of which is to solve puzzles with the help of numerous accessories (provided).
In the shoes of a historical character, set off to discover the castle, its history, its illustrious characters, its architecture.

Interactive and tactile 3D terminal:
Free access to the castle ticket office (according to shop opening hours):
Priority for PMR and PSH (people with reduced mobility and people with disabilities)
Explore the aisles of the castle as if you were there for this fun and interactive 3D tour, discover videos, articles, practical information and all the information necessary to understand the site, its space and its environment.

Additional Information :
Parking 700 m from the ticket office.

Ranking & labels

• Listed as a historic monument
• Listed as historical monuments
• Cathar Country website
• Vignobles et Découvertes

Working Languages

• German
• English
• Spanish

• Groups welcome up to 50 people
• Bus parking

• Guided group tour on request

Payment method

• Credit card
• Payment cards
• French bank and postal checks
• French "Chèques vacances"
• Cash
• Eurocard-Mastercard
• Transfers
• Visa

Services

• Shop

Pet Friendly

• Yes