How do you get to the château de Tautavel?

From the village of Tautavel, a footpath leads up to the site in about a quarter of an hour.

Is the château de Tautavel a ruin?

Yes, it was demolished with explosives in the 17th century and only wall foundations and part of a round tower remain.

How old is the château de Tautavel?

It is first mentioned in the early 11th century, with construction continuing into the 13th century.

Is the château de Tautavel a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 17 March 1986.

Château de Tautavel

Tautavel Castle

Tautavel

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Château de Tautavel stands in Tautavel (Pyrénées-Orientales), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered 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.

On the heights above Tautavel, in the Pyrénées-Orientales, stand the remains of a medieval stronghold first recorded in the early 11th century. French forces blew it up after the Treaty of the Pyrenees, leaving only stretches of wall foundations and the base of a round tower. The site's interest lies in its spur position, guarded by a sheer rock face to the west and a cut ditch to the east. Visitors come mainly for the view and the atmosphere of a hilltop ruin rather than for intact architecture.

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What to know

The site is reached on foot from the village, via a path that takes about fifteen minutes to climb.
Only partial ruins remain: wall foundations and the base of a tower.
The ground is sloped and uneven, so sturdy walking shoes are advisable.
The castle has been a listed historic monument since 1986.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: on the side of the cave coopérative

Where this château is

Tautavel · Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie

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66720 Tautavel

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104140
Period of construction: 13th century

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How do you get to the château de Tautavel?: From the village of Tautavel, a footpath leads up to the site in about a quarter of an hour.
Is the château de Tautavel a ruin?: Yes, it was demolished with explosives in the 17th century and only wall foundations and part of a round tower remain.
How old is the château de Tautavel?: It is first mentioned in the early 11th century, with construction continuing into the 13th century.
Is the château de Tautavel a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 17 March 1986.