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A superb setting for the collections of the Departmental Museum of Ariège, the Bishops' Palace dominates the city of Saint-Lizier. From the terraces, an exceptional point of view on the chain of the Pyrenees is offered to the contemplative gaze of the visitor.
Bishops palace

A visit to the Palais des Évêques, in turn a bishopric, a prison or an insane asylum, will reveal the history of Couserans and the evolution of the site thanks to a modern museography! Discover the monetary treasury and its 13 pieces, the models and interactive devices, the psychiatric history of the place and the new objects taken out of the reserves for the occasion. Continue the visit in the Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède cathedral. Look up and gaze at the stunning Renaissance paintings. You will then understand its nickname of “Ariège Sistine Chapel”.

In July-August 3 guided tours per day (included with your entrance ticket): 11 a.m. - 14:30 p.m. - 16:30 p.m.

Ranking & labels

  • Indoor
  • Recommended in bad weather
  • Recommended in hot weather

Location

Couserans Pyrenees

On the western part of Ariège, the Couserans and its 18 valleys is a vast territory divided between high mountains, mountains and [...]

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Prices / Opening

Adult: 9,50 € Child: 6 € Student: € 7,40 Large family: 26 €
Price Min. Max.
Adult
(from 01/01/2025 to 04/01/2026) 		Min. 9,50€
Kids
(from 01/01/2025 to 04/01/2026) 		Min. 6€
Student fee
(from 01/01/2025 to 04/01/2026) 		Min. 7,40€
Big family
(from 01/01/2025 to 04/01/2026) 		Min. 26€

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • American Express
  • Bank / credit card
  • Apple Pay
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Online payment
  • Contactless payment

Opening

From 05 May to 29 June 2025
Monday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Open on Saturday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
From June 30 to 06 July 2025
Monday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Open on Saturday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
From 07th July to 31th August 2025
Monday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
Thursday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
Friday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
Open on Saturday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10:30:00 p.m. to 19:00:00 p.m.
From 01 September to 19 October 2025
Monday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Open on Saturday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
From October 20 to November 02, 2025
Monday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Open on Saturday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
December 15 to 21, 2025
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Open on Saturday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
From December 22, 2025 to January 04, 2026
Monday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Open on Saturday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 12 p.m.

Services

Equipment

  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Toilet

Services

  • Boutique

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