Castella
Saint-Sulpice
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- Prices
- from €7.50
- Visit duration
- 60 min
- Where
- Saint-Sulpice
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Open within 20 km
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Castella stands in Saint-Sulpice (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Adult admission costs 7.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 5, 2026.
The Castella sits on a rise above the Agout river at Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe, on the site of a motte first raised in the 13th century by Sicard Alaman. Little remains above ground after the Wars of Religion and later brick-scavenging, apart from the gothic-arched walls of a former seigneurial chapel and the base of a keep pierced with cross-shaped loopholes. The real draw lies underground: a 142-metre tunnel cut through marl and sandstone, containing storage pits, wells and chambers, open to guided visits. This gallery, the largest of its kind in the Tarn, is tied to the tale of Jeanne de Boulogne, said to have minted counterfeit coins there in the 15th century.
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What to know
- The guided tour of the underground gallery lasts about one hour.
- The adult admission fee is 7.50 euros.
- The site is not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
- Dogs are not allowed.
- Parking is available nearby.
Practical information
Opening hours
- vacances scolaires (visites individuelles)
- Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, 19 et 20 septembre 2026
- visites flash de 30 minutes de 10h à 17h30
Prices
- Adult
- €7.50
- Reduced
- €6.00
Free for Free flash visit during the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine; free for 1 organiser/companion and 1 bus driver for groups
- Visit duration
- 60 min
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Parking
- Parking nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
On site
- Toilets
Where this château is
Saint-Sulpice · Tarn · Occitanie
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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km
Address
Rue du 3 Mars 1930, 81370 Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the Castella ruins without a guide?
- No, the underground gallery, the main feature open to visitors, can only be seen on a guided tour.
- How long does a visit to the Castella take?
- About one hour, for the guided tour of the underground tunnel.
- Is the Castella accessible to wheelchair users?
- No, the site offers no accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility.
- Are dogs allowed at the Castella?
- No, dogs are not permitted on site.
- What remains of the original medieval castle?
- Ruins of a 13th-century chapel and the base of a keep survive above ground, along with a 142-metre underground gallery.
Information verified on September 5, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22969334
- Mérimée PA00132682
- Official website
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