When was Crampagna castle built?

Roman occupation occurred at the site, but its first stone construction dates from the 13th century. Building campaigns took place in the 14th, 17th and 18th centuries.

What is the architectural interest of the castle?

The 14th-century chapel features an ogival vault with sculptures at the vault rib springings and a Gothic doorway. The castle combines defensive towers, machicolations, a spiral staircase and dungeon, with Renaissance elements added in the 18th century.

Does Crampagna castle play a notable historical role?

During the Wars of Religion, it witnessed major combat and was captured in 1586 by the Protestant leader d'Anelon.

Château de Crampagna

Crampagna Castle

Crampagna

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Adult: Free
Child: Free
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Château de Crampagna stands in Crampagna (Ariège), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 16th century, 18th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a rocky outcrop near Crampagna, this medieval castle testifies to strategic occupation since Roman times. Its development spans from the 13th to the 18th century, marked by successive reconstructions during the Wars of Religion. The remains combine defensive architecture featuring towers, machicolations and a spiral staircase with religious elements, notably a chapel with Gothic decoration.

What to know

Access to the site is on foot; no information is available regarding accessibility facilities.
The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1977 for its facades and roofing, with total building protection added in 2015.
Visible fortifications include 14th-century elements with Gothic openings, a tower formerly serving as the first keep, and a dungeon accessible via a spiral staircase.
Three distinct construction phases leave their marks: the oldest section houses the chapel with sculpted vault ribs, the 16th century adds defensive features, the 18th century provides halls with barrel vaults.

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Prices

Adult: Free
Child: Free
Reduced: Free

Free for free visit for everyone

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Where this château is

Crampagna · Ariège · Occitanie

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Crampagna, Ariège

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093785
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 16th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

Château de Crampagna: how much is admission?: Admission is free. Child: free. Reduced: free. Free for: free visit for everyone.
When was Crampagna castle built?: Roman occupation occurred at the site, but its first stone construction dates from the 13th century. Building campaigns took place in the 14th, 17th and 18th centuries.
What is the architectural interest of the castle?: The 14th-century chapel features an ogival vault with sculptures at the vault rib springings and a Gothic doorway. The castle combines defensive towers, machicolations, a spiral staircase and dungeon, with Renaissance elements added in the 18th century.
Does Crampagna castle play a notable historical role?: During the Wars of Religion, it witnessed major combat and was captured in 1586 by the Protestant leader d'Anelon.