Château de Penne

To make a day of it

Château de Penne stands in Penne (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). Adult admission costs 7.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 12, 2026.

Perched above the gorges of the Aveyron river, Penne castle survives today as a set of listed medieval ruins, marked by the sieges of the Albigensian crusade. Sections of the curtain walls remain standing, along with the main gate flanked by its two towers and the remnants of what was once the keep. A recent interpretive trail and exhibition space help visitors understand the site's history and ongoing excavations.

What to know

• A self-guided visit takes about one hour on average.
• The ground is natural and uneven, so sturdy walking shoes are advisable.
• The site is not accessible to wheelchair users or visitors with reduced mobility.
• Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.
• Adult admission costs 7.50 euros.

Practical information

Visit duration

60 min

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Dogs

Allowed on a lead

Parking

Not verified

The site is not accessible to wheelchair users. The main path between the reception and the basse-cour has been fully fitted out to be smooth and as accessible as possible. Benches are placed along the climb and throughout the site to allow for rest breaks.

Where this château is

Penne · Tarn · Occitanie

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Address

Penne, Tarn

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

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00095615

Period of construction

Middle Ages

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2970193
• Mérimée PA00095615
• Official website

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