CASTLE OF TERMS

Above deep gorges, departing from the characterful village, visit the remains of a medieval fortress considered impregnable - short film, historical exhibition, loan of an illustrated "visiting book" - Hiker cyclo: reduction of the ticket entrance - closed in January, February and December (except for groups).

Overlooking the Termenet gorges and the picturesque village, the Château de Termes is known for the long siege of 1210, during the Albigensian Crusade. This capital of a seigneury won over by the Cathar heresy then offered fierce resistance for nearly 4 months to Simon de Montfort.
Termes was also one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne," the strategic royal fortresses protecting the Kingdom of France, now the subject of a UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination. Deliberately destroyed in 5, the castle regularly undergoes excavations and restoration work, making it an ever-more imposing site.
Exhibition and short film at the village reception. Access is a 15-minute walk with paper or digital media. Panoramic views of the gorges and the Hautes-Corbières mountains.
Closed in December, January and February (except for groups).

Additional Information :
In March and November open on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. December, January, February, closed (except groups by reservation).

Ranking & labels

• Listed as a historic monument
• Royal Fortresses of Languedoc
• Cathar Country website
• Vignobles et Découvertes

Working Languages

• English
• Spanish
• néerlandais

• Groups welcome up to 100 people
• Bus parking

• Guided group tour on request
• Individual guided tour permanently
• Individual guided tour on request

Payment method

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

Equipment

• Screening Room

Services

• Boutique

Pet Friendly

• Yes