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: 7 € Child: 5 € Student: € 6 Large family: 20 €
Price Min. Max.
Adult
(from 08/04/2023 to 31/12/2023)
Min. €7
Kids
(from 08/04/2023 to 31/12/2023)
Min. €5
Student fee
(from 08/04/2023 to 31/12/2023)
For children under 26
Min. €6
Big family
(from 08/04/2023 to 31/12/2023)
Valid for 2 adults and 2 children.
Min. €20

Payment method

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

Opening

December 23 to 24, 2023
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
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 28, 2023 to January 07, 2024
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.
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.

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  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

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