The four castles of Lastours
Lastours
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Tickets and prices
- Adult
- €9
- Child
- €4.50
- Reduced
- €6
Free for Child (-6 years)
- Visit duration
- 150 min
- Where
- Lastours
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Les quatre châteaux de Lastours stands in Lastours (Aude), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
In the commune of Lastours, in the Aude department, four castles stand in a row along a single rocky ridge. Built from the 12th century onward, these strongholds linked to Cathar history were rebuilt and altered repeatedly until the 17th century. Only ruins remain today, but the ensemble, listed as a historic monument, still cuts a striking outline seen from the site and from the nearby viewpoint.
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This place also features in The Cathar castles
What to know
- Allow around two and a half hours to visit all four castles.
- Adult admission costs 9 euros.
- The site consists of open-air ruins, with an outdoor walk over uneven ground.
- Sturdy walking shoes are recommended, as reaching the four buildings involves climbing the rocky ridge.
Practical information
Opening hours
- Février à Mars
- 9h30-16h30
- Avril à Juin
- 9h30-18h00
- Juillet à Août
- 8h30-18h00
- Septembre
- 9h00-17h30
- Octobre à Décembre
- 9h30-16h30
Annual closures : 25 December; January (outside school holidays)
Prices
- Adult
- €9
- Child
- €4.50
- Reduced
- €6
Free for Child (-6 years)
- Visit duration
- 150 min
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Dogs
- Allowed on a lead
- Parking
- Mandatory parking at the entrance to the village, then on foot.
Where this château is
Lastours · Aude · Occitanie
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Address
22 Rte des 4 Châteaux, 11600 Lastours
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- Period of construction
- 12th century, 13th century, 16th century
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Frequently asked
- The four castles of Lastours: how much is admission?
- Adult admission is €9. Child: €4.50. Reduced: €6. Free for: child (-6 years).
- How long does it take to visit the châteaux de Lastours?
- Visiting all four castles takes about two and a half hours.
- Is the site of the châteaux de Lastours easy to access?
- The site sits on a rocky ridge and is visited outdoors, over uneven ground that requires a bit of physical effort.
- How old are the châteaux de Lastours?
- The four strongholds date back to the 12th century and were altered up until the 17th century.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q370664
- Mérimée PA00102727
- Official website
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