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One of the last Cathar refuges...
The knights of the castle of Lordat were accused of crimes of heresy for their support of the last resistant Cathars of Montségur in 1244.
Castle of Lordat

Culminating at an altitude of 965 m and offering a unique panorama over the valley, this fortress stands as a flagship of the historical heritage of the Ariège Pyrenees.
This fortress stands as a flagship of the historical heritage of the Ariège Pyrenees.

Come and discover this unique site which will offer you numerous 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 castle of Lordat!
10 min approach walk. Animals on a lead accepted.

For the curious outside the opening periods, the castle remains open and free of charge from October to early July 2023.

Location

Ariège Pyrenees

South of Ariège, on the border with Andorra, are the Ariège Pyrenees. Between mountainous landscapes and activities, there are many [...]

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Prices / Opening

Adult: 4,50 € to 10 €
Price Min. Max.
Adult
(from 01/07/2023 to 03/09/2023)
Guided tours 4.50 Animations 7€ Escape game/shows 10€ 		Min. €4,50 Max. €10

Payment method

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Vacation check
  • Cash

Opening

From January 01 to June 30, 2023
Monday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Thursday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Friday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Saturday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Sunday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
From 01 July to 03 September 2023
Monday Open from 10:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 10:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m.
Thursday Open from 10:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m.
Friday Open from 10:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m.
Saturday Open from 10:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m.
From 04 September to 01 November 2023
Monday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Thursday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Friday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Saturday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.
Sunday Open from 9:00:00 p.m. to 17:00:00 p.m.

Services

Equipments

  • Orientation table
  • Parking nearby

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Theme visit
  • Tourist information
  • Reservation of services
  • Free visits
  • Guided tours
  • Recreation center