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The 6 most beautiful castles in Hautes-Pyrénées

6 châteaux

Chosen among 35 recorded castles

What to see in Hautes-Pyrénées when you only have a weekend: the 6 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.

Ranked by attendance, from the number of Google reviews. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.

  1. Château des Comtes de Comminges

    No. 1

    Château des Comtes de Comminges

    Bramevaque

    Perched on a promontory above Bramevaque, in the Barousse valley, the ruins of the castle of the counts of Comminges tell the story of the medieval Pyrenees.

    Hours, prices and access

  2. Château de Montus

    No. 2

    Château de Montus (Montus Castle)

    Castelnau-Rivière-Basse

    The château de Montus stands in Castelnau-Rivière-Basse, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, on the site of a former parish that existed from the 14th century until the Revolution. The present house was built near a chapel that no longer stands.

    Hours, prices and access

  3. Château de Génos

    No. 3

    Château de Génos

    Génos

    Château de Génos, in Génos (Hautes-Pyrénées), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  4. Château de Gardères

    No. 4

    Château de Gardères (Gardères Castle)

    Gardères

    In the Hautes-Pyrénées, Gardères castle shows a classical facade dating from the second half of the 18th century, still surrounded by its water-filled moat.

    Hours, prices and access

  5. Château fort de Montoussé

    No. 5

    Château fort de Montoussé (Montoussé Castle)

    Montoussé

    Château fort de Montoussé, in Montoussé (Hautes-Pyrénées), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  6. Château des Nestes

    No. 6

    Château des Nestes (Nestes Castle)

    Arreau

    Château des Nestes, in Arreau (Hautes-Pyrénées), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most beautiful castle in Hautes-Pyrénées?
The most visited in Hautes-Pyrénées is Château des Comtes de Comminges, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 6 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
How much does a visit cost?
The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.
How is this selection made?
Among the 35 castles recorded in Hautes-Pyrénées, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.