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The castle of Lordat

Historic site and monument in Lordat
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  • One of the last Cathar refuges.... The knights of the castle of Lordat were implicated for crime of heresy for their support for the last resistant Cathars of Montségur in 1244. Culminating at 965 m of altitude and offering a unique panorama on the valley, this fortress stands as a jewel of the historical heritage of the Ariège Pyrenees.

  • This fortress stands as a jewel of the historical heritage of the Ariège Pyrenees.
    Come and discover this unique site which will offer you many activities and guided tours: medieval shows, star gazing treasure hunts, tales and conferences on Catharism... but also shows of birds of prey in flight.
    Follow in the footsteps of the Cathars and feed on history all along the route offered by the Château de Lordat!
    10 min approach walk. Provide walking shoes holding the ankle. Last visit 1/2 hour...
    This fortress stands as a jewel of the historical heritage of the Ariège Pyrenees.
    Come and discover this unique site which will offer you many activities and guided tours: medieval shows, star gazing treasure hunts, tales and conferences on Catharism... but also shows of birds of prey in flight.
    Follow in the footsteps of the Cathars and feed on history all along the route offered by the Château de Lordat!
    10 min approach walk. Provide walking shoes holding the ankle. Last visit 1/2 hour before closing. Animals kept on a leash accepted.
    For the curious outside the opening periods, the castle remains open and free of charge
    Calendar 2023:
    Free and open access from October to early July.
    Summer holidays: from July 8 to August 31, 2023: open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    Please note Special rate for entertainment days
    Guided tours: days and times, contact 05 61 02 75 98
  • Spoken languages
    • French
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Accepted customers
    • Individuals
    • Groups
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • bus parking
  • Activities
    • Special theme activity
    • Lectures
    • Guided tour
  • Services
    • Animals accepted
Rates
Payment methods
  • Credit card
  • Cheque
  • Holiday cheques
  • Cash
  • Rates
  • Adult
    7 €
  • Reduce rate
    4.50 €
  • Adult
    10 €
  • Reduce rate
    7 €
  • Adult
    4.50 €
  • Reduce rate
    2.50 €
Openings
Openings
  • All year 2023
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