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.
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.
Game area at the Château by reservation
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
Prices / Opening
Opening
| From January 01 to June 30, 2024 | |
| 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
- Parking nearby
- Orientation table
Services
- Pet Friendly
- Theme visit
- Tourist information
- Free visits
- Guided tours
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