How long does it take to visit the château de Foix?

Plan for around three to four hours to visit the castle and its adjoining museum.

Is the château de Foix accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

No, the interior of the castle is not accessible, unlike the museum located at its foot.

Can I bring my dog to the château de Foix?

No, animals are not allowed since part of the visit takes place indoors.

Where can I park to visit the château de Foix?

Several free car parks are available in town, less than a ten minute walk from the castle.

How old is the château de Foix?

Its origins date back to the 10th century, with one tower from the 12th century and later rebuilding, notably in 1741.

Château de Foix

Foix Castle

Foix

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €13.50
Child: €10
Reduced: €11

Free for Under 5 years old

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Prices checked at the source on October 25, 2026

Visit duration: 240 min
Where: Foix

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Château de Foix stands in Foix (Ariège), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, first quarter of the 19th century). Adult admission costs 13.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.

Perched on its rocky spur in the heart of Foix, this Ariège fortress owes its silhouette to three towers, the oldest of which may date back to the 10th century. Rebuilt after its fortifications were destroyed in the late 15th century, then reconstructed in 1741 before serving as a prison, it now holds rooms furnished and staged to evoke the era of the Counts of Foix. The visit combines exploring the towers with a departmental museum devoted to this lineage, along with reconstructed medieval siege engines.

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What to know

Allow around four hours to visit the castle and its adjoining museum.
The site is not wheelchair accessible and cannot be navigated with a pushchair, a baby carrier is recommended instead.
Dogs are not allowed, as part of the visit takes place indoors.
Several free car parks are available in town, less than a ten minute walk from the castle.
The adult admission fee is 13.50 euros.

Practical information

Opening hours

Du lundi 19 octobre au dimanche 01 novembre: tous les jours 10h-17h30
Du lundi 02 novembre au dimanche 06 décembre: fermé le lundi, 10h-17h30 les autres jours
Du lundi 07 décembre au dimanche 13 décembre: tous les jours 10h-17h30
Du lundi 14 décembre au dimanche 20 décembre: fermé le lundi, 10h-17h30 les autres jours
Du lundi 21 décembre au dimanche 03 janvier: fermé le vendredi, 10h-17h30 les autres jours

Prices

Adult: €13.50
Child: €10
Reduced: €11

Free for Under 5 years old

Visit duration: 240 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Free parking in the town, less than 10 min walk from the château; drop-off zones for buses.

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible but the château is not; steep access path, cobbled ground, numerous steps, visiting the towers by wheelchair or pushchair is not possible.

On site

Gift shop

Where this château is

Foix · Ariège · Occitanie

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Address

Foix, Ariège

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Château phone number

+33 5 61 05 10 10

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00093793
Period of construction: 12th century, first quarter of the 19th century

Frequently asked

Château de Foix: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €13.50. Child: €10. Reduced: €11. Free for: under 5 years old.
How long does it take to visit the château de Foix?: Plan for around three to four hours to visit the castle and its adjoining museum.
Is the château de Foix accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?: No, the interior of the castle is not accessible, unlike the museum located at its foot.
Can I bring my dog to the château de Foix?: No, animals are not allowed since part of the visit takes place indoors.
Where can I park to visit the château de Foix?: Several free car parks are available in town, less than a ten minute walk from the castle.
How old is the château de Foix?: Its origins date back to the 10th century, with one tower from the 12th century and later rebuilding, notably in 1741.

Information verified on October 25, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

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