Is Miramont castle a Cathar castle ?

Yes, it is a former fortified site linked to Cathar history, first recorded in the 11th century.

Is Miramont castle still standing ?

No, it was destroyed in 1247 and only ruins remain today.

Where is Miramont castle located ?

It lies in the Ariège department, south of Foix, between the communes of Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs and Saurat.

Château de Miramont

Miramont Castle

Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

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Château de Miramont stands in Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs (Ariège), in the Occitanie region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Miramont castle stands across the communes of Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs and Saurat, in the Ariège department south of Foix. This fortified Cathar site, recorded as early as the 11th century, was destroyed in 1247. Its remains overlook the Courbière valley, giving views across this mountain landscape.

Written from Château de Miramont (Ariège)

What to know

The site straddles two communes, Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs and Saurat.
These are the ruins of a castle destroyed in the 13th century, not a restored building.
No information is available regarding opening hours or access conditions.
Visiting means reaching an elevated site overlooking the Courbière valley.

Where this château is

Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs · Ariège · Occitanie

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Address

09400 Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Itineraries

The Cathar citadels in 3 days

In pictures

Frequently asked

Is Miramont castle a Cathar castle ?: Yes, it is a former fortified site linked to Cathar history, first recorded in the 11th century.
Is Miramont castle still standing ?: No, it was destroyed in 1247 and only ruins remain today.
Where is Miramont castle located ?: It lies in the Ariège department, south of Foix, between the communes of Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs and Saurat.