How long does a visit to Montségur castle take?

Plan for about one hour on site.

Is Montségur castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

No, the site has no accessibility arrangements.

Can I bring my dog to Montségur castle?

Yes, as long as it is kept on a leash.

Where can I park to visit Montségur castle?

At the col de Montségur car park, which is free and has no time limit, except for spaces reserved for coaches.

How old is Montségur castle?

The fortress seen today was rebuilt in 1206 and altered at the end of the 13th century.

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Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Montségur

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Set on its rocky peak in the Ariège department, Montségur castle is one of the best-known Cathar sites in Occitania. The current fortress, altered at the end of the 13th century on foundations dating to 1206, can be visited in about an hour. The climb starts on foot from the col, and there is no accessibility provision for visitors with reduced mobility.

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What to know

The visit takes about one hour once on site.
The site is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
Dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash.
Parking is available at the col de Montségur car park, free of charge and without time limit, aside from spaces reserved for coaches.
The castle is listed as a historic monument.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-19:30
Tuesday	09:00-19:30
Wednesday	09:00-19:30
Thursday (today)	09:00-19:30
Friday	09:00-19:30
Saturday	09:00-19:30
Sunday	09:00-19:30

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

Prices

Free for Children under 6, journalists and MINCULT staff, group guides and drivers (20 paid entries)

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Parking at Col de Montségur, free, no time limit, spaces reserved for coaches

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Where this château is

Montségur · Ariège · Occitanie

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Address

09300 Montségur

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

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Château phone number

+33 5 61 01 06 94

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00093892
Period of construction: 13e siècle

Itineraries

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Frequently asked

How long does a visit to Montségur castle take?: Plan for about one hour on site.
Is Montségur castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?: No, the site has no accessibility arrangements.
Can I bring my dog to Montségur castle?: Yes, as long as it is kept on a leash.
Where can I park to visit Montségur castle?: At the col de Montségur car park, which is free and has no time limit, except for spaces reserved for coaches.
How old is Montségur castle?: The fortress seen today was rebuilt in 1206 and altered at the end of the 13th century.