CASTLE OF TERMS
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CASTLE OF TERMS
11330 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
Video
Services
- Groups welcome up to 100 people
- Bus parking
Visits
- Guided group tour on request
- Individual guided tour permanently
- Individual guided tour on request
Opening
Open from April 01, 2025 to June 30, 2025 | |
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Monday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Tuesday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Wednesday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Thursday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Friday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Open on Saturday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Open from July 01, 2025 to August 31, 2025 | |
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Monday | 10:00am to 19:30pm |
Tuesday | 10:00am to 19:30pm |
Wednesday | 10:00am to 19:30pm |
Thursday | 10:00am to 19:30pm |
Friday | 10:00am to 19:30pm |
Open on Saturday | 10:00am to 19:30pm |
Sunday | 10:00am to 19:30pm |
Open from September 01, 2025 to October 31, 2025 | |
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Monday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Tuesday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Wednesday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Thursday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Friday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Open on Saturday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am to 18:00pm |
Opening from 01 to 10 November 2025 | |
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Open on Saturday | 10:00am to 17:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am to 17:00pm |
Pricing
Price | Min. | Max. |
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Full price over 26 years |
6€ | |
Student rate 16 to 25 year-olds |
5€ | |
Child rate from 6 to 15 years old |
3€ | |
Adult group rate free visits |
5€ | |
Child group rate | 2€ | |
Adult group rate with accompaniment |
7€ | |
Adult group rate Thematic guided tour |
8€ |
Payment method
- Credit card
- French bank and postal checks
- French "Chèques vacances"
- Cash
- Eurocard-Mastercard
- Transfers
- Visas
Equipments & services
Equipment
- Screening Room
Services
- Boutique
Pet Friendly
- Yes

Thursdays in Termes
Join us every Thursday afternoon at the Château de Termes for a moment together!
From 16 p.m. to 18 p.m., a heritage mediator is available to answer your questions: siege of 1210, royal fortress, archaeological excavations...Meet at the foot of the castle to learn more about the epic history of this emblematic monument of the Aude
No extra charge for the entrance ticket.