CASTLE OF TERMS

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
• 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
• View

Equipment

• Screening Room

Services

• Shop

Pet Friendly

• Yes