CASTLE OF TERMS

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CASTLE OF TERMS

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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
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
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
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
Open on Saturday 10:00am to 17:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 17:00pm

Pricing

Full price: € 6 Student rate: € 5 Child rate: € 3 Adult group rate: 5 € Child group rate: € 2 Adult group rate: 7 € Adult group rate: 8 €
Price Min. Max.
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.

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