Can you visit the château de Montferrand today?

No, the site has been fenced off and closed to the public since 2018 for safety reasons.

Why is the château de Montferrand closed?

The risk of falling rocks and the presence of cliffs make the site dangerous, which led to its closure.

How did people access the château de Montferrand?

Access was only on foot via the GR 60 trail, starting from the parking area in Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers.

How old is the château de Montferrand?

The fortress dates from the 12th century and was built by the counts of Melgueil.

Is the château de Montferrand a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 25 March 2024.

Château de Montferrand

Montferrand Castle

Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers

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Prices: Free
Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers

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Château de Montferrand stands in Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur of the pic Saint-Loup at 400 metres above sea level, the ruins of the château de Montferrand overlook the village of Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers. Built in the 12th century by the counts of Melgueil, the fortress went through the Wars of Religion before being dismantled on the orders of Louis XIV in the early 18th century. Surrounded by scrubland and cliffs, the site today stands as a piece of medieval memory rather than a place open for visits.

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What to know

The site has been fenced off and closed to the public since 2018 due to the risk of falling rocks and the proximity of cliffs.
Access was only possible on foot via the GR 60 long-distance trail, with no facilities for visitors with reduced mobility.
The nearest parking is in Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, on the Cami de lou Castellas lane.
The monument, listed as a historic monument, has belonged to the Grand Pic Saint-Loup municipal association since 2009.

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Prices

Adult: Free

Free for All site visits organised by the Communauté de communes are free

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers car park, 370 Cami de lou Castellas

Steep site, route impassable in places for people with reduced mobility

Where this château is

Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers · Hérault · Occitanie

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Address

Cami de lou Castellas, 34270 Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers

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

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Château phone number

+33 4 67 55 17 00

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA34000135
Period of construction: Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Montferrand today?: No, the site has been fenced off and closed to the public since 2018 for safety reasons.
Why is the château de Montferrand closed?: The risk of falling rocks and the presence of cliffs make the site dangerous, which led to its closure.
How did people access the château de Montferrand?: Access was only on foot via the GR 60 trail, starting from the parking area in Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers.
How old is the château de Montferrand?: The fortress dates from the 12th century and was built by the counts of Melgueil.
Is the château de Montferrand a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 25 March 2024.