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.

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 € Child: 5,50 € Student: € 6,90 Large family: 24 € Adult: 9,50 € Child: 6 € Student: € 7,40 Large family: 26 €
Price Min. Max.
Adult
(from 01/12/2024 to 31/12/2024)
Min. €9
Kids
(from 01/12/2024 to 31/12/2024)
Min. €5,50
Student fee
(from 01/12/2024 to 31/12/2024)
For children under 26
Min. €6,90
Big family
(from 01/12/2024 to 31/12/2024)
Valid for 2 adults and 2 children.
Min. €24
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

  • American Express
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  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash
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Opening

February 03 to 09, 2025
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
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Friday Closed
Saturday Open
Sunday Open
From February 10 to 09 March 2025
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open
From 31 March to 06 April 2025
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Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Open
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From April 07 to May 04, 2025
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open
From 05 May to 29 June 2025
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Thursday Open
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From June 30 to 06 July 2025
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Thursday Open
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Saturday Open
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From 07th July to 31th August 2025
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Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
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From 01 September to 19 October 2025
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Wednesday Closed
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open
December 15 to 21, 2025
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Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Open
Sunday Open
From December 22, 2025 to January 04, 2026
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Tuesday Open
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

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  • Free parking

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