Who built the château d'Arques?

Construction began under Gilles de Voisins in the late 13th century and was completed by his son Gilles II, known as Gilet, in the early 14th century.

Is the château d'Arques accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No, there are no accessibility facilities on site.

Can visitors climb the keep?

Yes, the keep is open to visitors and has four levels connected by a spiral staircase.

Is the château d'Arques part of the Cathar castles?

Yes, it belongs to the group of Cathar castles in the Aude, although it was built after the Albigensian Crusade itself.

Château d'Arques

Arques Castle

Arques

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Château d'Arques stands in Arques (Aude), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

West of the village of Arques, in the Corbières hills, stands a fortified house built at the turn of the 14th century by the Voisins family, on land granted after the Albigensian Crusade. The site combines a near square enclosure, flanked by two well preserved residential towers, with a 25 metre keep counted among the notable works of Gothic military architecture in the region. Visitors can still see the armorial gated entrance with its machicolation, the stacked vaulted rooms and the defensive features at the top of the tower.

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What to know

The château is a listed historic monument since 1887 and stands apart from the village, a 600 metre walk away.
There are no accessibility facilities for visitors with reduced mobility.
The visit involves mostly outdoor spaces and climbing the keep via a spiral staircase, which requires a reasonable level of fitness.
The site is part of the group of Cathar castles in the Aude department, southeast of Carcassonne.

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Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Not verified
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Where this château is

Arques · Aude · Occitanie

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Address

Arques, Aude

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00102539
Period of construction: 14th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the château d'Arques?: Construction began under Gilles de Voisins in the late 13th century and was completed by his son Gilles II, known as Gilet, in the early 14th century.
Is the château d'Arques accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No, there are no accessibility facilities on site.
Can visitors climb the keep?: Yes, the keep is open to visitors and has four levels connected by a spiral staircase.
Is the château d'Arques part of the Cathar castles?: Yes, it belongs to the group of Cathar castles in the Aude, although it was built after the Albigensian Crusade itself.