Can you visit Mézerville castle?

The building currently operates as a bed and breakfast; no confirmed public visiting hours exist.

How old is Mézerville castle?

Its present form dates from the 15th century, though parts such as the north wall go back to the 13th century.

Is Mézerville castle linked to the Cathars?

A local lord, Pierre-Raimond de Rabat, was questioned by the Inquisition in 1246 on suspicion of Catharism, though the castle itself remained Catholic.

What heritage protection applies to Mézerville castle?

Its facades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since 1976.

Château de Mézerville

Mézerville Castle

Mézerville

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Château de Mézerville stands in Mézerville (Aude), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Mézerville, in the Aude department, a brick and sandstone castle retains the elongated shape it took on in the 15th century, with a round tower, bartizans and a projecting gallery guarding the entrance. Inside, a 15th century spiral staircase survives within the north tower, along with a cellar opening onto a brick vaulted underground passage. The facades and roofs are listed as a historic monument, remnants of a building whose history goes back to the early 13th century, when the Count of Foix acquired the lands of Mézerville.

What to know

The castle is listed as a historic monument for its facades and roofs.
No visiting hours or admission fees could be verified for this site.
The building now operates partly as a bed and breakfast, which may limit access to certain areas.
The brick construction with stone details dates mainly from the 15th century, though parts of the north wall go back to the 13th century.
It is located in a rural part of the Lauragais area in the Aude, between Toulouse and Carcassonne.

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Opening hours

guest rooms and table d'hôtes open from April 30 to November 3

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Parking: Not verified

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Where this château is

Mézerville · Aude · Occitanie

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Address

Le Château, 11410 Mézerville

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Château phone number

+33 6 26 54 34 27

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00102770
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Mézerville castle?: The building currently operates as a bed and breakfast; no confirmed public visiting hours exist.
How old is Mézerville castle?: Its present form dates from the 15th century, though parts such as the north wall go back to the 13th century.
Is Mézerville castle linked to the Cathars?: A local lord, Pierre-Raimond de Rabat, was questioned by the Inquisition in 1246 on suspicion of Catharism, though the castle itself remained Catholic.
What heritage protection applies to Mézerville castle?: Its facades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since 1976.