How long does a visit to the castle of Mauvezin take?

Plan for about one hour to see the keep and its enclosure.

Is the castle of Mauvezin accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No, the site has no accessibility arrangements.

Can I visit the castle of Mauvezin with my dog?

Yes, as long as it stays on a leash.

How old is the castle of Mauvezin?

The site dates back to the 13th century, with a major rebuilding around 1380 under Gaston Fébus.

Château de Mauvezin

Mauvezin Castle

Mauvezin

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €9
Child: €6.50
Reduced: €7.50

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Prices checked at the source on August 4, 2026

Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Mauvezin

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Château de Mauvezin stands in Mauvezin (Hautes-Pyrénées), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century). Adult admission costs 9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

The castle of Mauvezin stands with its square keep rising thirty-seven metres above the Hautes-Pyrénées, a remnant of a fortress rebuilt around 1380 under Gaston Fébus. Inside the keep, several rooms have been arranged to depict everyday medieval life, alongside video screenings covering the site's history and restoration work. Above the entrance gate an engraved coat of arms bearing the emblem of Gaston Fébus can still be seen.

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What to know

Visiting the keep and its enclosure takes about one hour.
Adult admission costs 9 euros.
The site offers no accessibility arrangements for visitors with reduced mobility.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Free parking is available near the castle.

Practical information

Opening hours

Du 8 avril au 14 octobre: 10h00-19h00
pendant les vacances scolaires d'hiver (Toussaint, Noël, Pâques): 11h00-17h30
du 15 octobre au 8 avril: 13h30-17h30

Prices

Adult: €9
Child: €6.50
Reduced: €7.50

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Free parking

The château is not accessible to wheelchair users

On site

Gift shop
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Mauvezin · Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie

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Address

Mauvezin, Hautes-Pyrénées

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Château phone number

+33 5 62 39 10 27

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00095398
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Mauvezin: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €9. Child: €6.50. Reduced: €7.50.
How long does a visit to the castle of Mauvezin take?: Plan for about one hour to see the keep and its enclosure.
Is the castle of Mauvezin accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No, the site has no accessibility arrangements.
Can I visit the castle of Mauvezin with my dog?: Yes, as long as it stays on a leash.
How old is the castle of Mauvezin?: The site dates back to the 13th century, with a major rebuilding around 1380 under Gaston Fébus.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website