Is Quéribus castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No, the site has no accessibility facilities and is reached via a steep path.

How old is Quéribus castle?

Its remains date back to the 13th century.

Where is Quéribus castle located?

It stands in the commune of Cucugnan, in the Aude department.

Is Quéribus a Cathar castle?

It is traditionally referred to as such and linked to the region's Cathar history.

Château de Quéribus

Quéribus Castle

Cucugnan

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Château de Quéribus stands in Cucugnan (Aude), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing above the village of Cucugnan in the Aude department, Quéribus castle displays its 13th-century remains on a rocky outcrop. This fortified site, linked to Cathar history, is a listed historic monument. The visit takes place outdoors, among ruins overlooking the Corbières landscape.

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What to know

The site is visited entirely outdoors, among ruins exposed to the wind.
Access involves a sloped path up to the rocky outcrop, with no facilities for visitors with reduced mobility.
The castle is a 13th-century medieval ruin, listed as a historic monument.
Sturdy footwear is recommended for the uneven terrain.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-19:45
Tuesday	09:00-19:45
Wednesday	09:00-19:45
Thursday	09:00-19:45
Friday	09:00-19:45
Saturday	09:00-19:45
Sunday (today)	09:00-19:45

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Cucugnan · Aude · Occitanie

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Address

11350 Cucugnan

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Château phone number

+33 4 68 45 03 69

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00102667
Period of construction: 13th century

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Frequently asked

Is Quéribus castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No, the site has no accessibility facilities and is reached via a steep path.
How old is Quéribus castle?: Its remains date back to the 13th century.
Where is Quéribus castle located?: It stands in the commune of Cucugnan, in the Aude department.
Is Quéribus a Cathar castle?: It is traditionally referred to as such and linked to the region's Cathar history.