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Montréal de Sos Castle

Name: Montréal de Sos Castle
Address: Olbier, Auzat, 09220, FRANCE

Historic site and monument , Archaeology , Castle , Fortified castle , Fortified structure , Middle Age , Ruins and remains , Archaeological site , Tower in Auzat

Dating back to the 13th century, this castle was one of the most important in Foix County. It is also one of the most important Iron Age oppida of Ariège. Archaeological excavations have made it possible to trace the history of the site and to update the vestiges of the walls of enclosures and towers.
The surroundings of this fortress overlooking the basin of Auzat-Vicdessos are also to be discovered, including caves and balms in which paintings are the subject of a mystique related to... Read more
Dating back to the 13th century, this castle was one of the most important in Foix County. It is also one of the most important Iron Age oppida of Ariège. Archaeological excavations have made it possible to trace the history of the site and to update the vestiges of the walls of enclosures and towers.
The surroundings of this fortress overlooking the basin of Auzat-Vicdessos are also to be discovered, including caves and balms in which paintings are the subject of a mystique related to Catharism. Orientation table overlooking the high valley of Vicdessos.
Open all year. Guided tours, lectures and educational workshops led by specialists.

Guided tours and educational workshops for groups all year round. On request: CCHA - 13 RN20 - 09250 LUZENAC - Tel: 05 61 64 68 00

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