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Cathar Country Sites 2021 Children Rates Price in euros Adults 6-15 years A network of monuments… Alet-les-Bains Abbey 4 2,5 Aguilar Castle 4 2 Arques Castle 6 3 AUDE Free up to Castle and Ramparts of the walled 9,5 City of Carcassonne 26 years old Caunes-Minervois Abbey 5 to 6 2,5 CATHAR COUNTRY Aude Fanjeaux, Medieval City Free Free SITES Fontfroide Abbey 12,5 to 20 8 to 13 Lagrasse Abbey 5 2,5 A B C D E Lagrasse, Medieval City Free Free Lastours Castles 8 3,5 1,5 to 2,5 4 to 6 Mazamet Catharism Museum (children 12 to 15) CATHAR COUNTRY SITES Montségur Castle 5,5 to 6,5* 3 to 3,5* Towns and sea resorts Peyrepertuse Castle 7 to 9 4 to 4,5 Puilaurens Castle 6 to 9 4 to 5 Tourist offices Quercorb Museum at Puivert 3,5 to 4,5 2 Quéribus Castle 7,5 4,5 1 Saint-Hilaire Abbey 4,5 to 5,5 2 D6113 Saint-Papoul Abbey-Cathedral 5 2 Saissac Castle 5 3 D11 Termes Castle 4 to 5 2 D609 Usson Castle 4,5 2,5 D5 Lordat Castle 4,5 2,5 Villelongue Abbey 6 1 D610 Villerouge-Termenès Castle 6 to 8** 2 Aude D610 D6009 D6113 Prices lists indicated concern exclusively visits without guides. For the price lists of guides visits, contact directly the concerned sites. * The second price is valided in July and August ** Second special price from 15 July to 15 August including a visit to the castle and the church 2 D6009 Aude 3 Aude In terms of the current pande- mic, the “Aude Vacances Sereines” charter unites tourism businesses committed to a cer- The Vertigo Citadels in the running for Unesco! 4 tification process and first class Aguilar, Lastours, Montségur, Peyrepertuse, Puilaurens, Quéribus and Termes form an impressive architectural group around the Cité de Carcassonne, gazing at the horizon as far as the Mediterranean from their lofty peaks. hospitality to ensure you holiday In the 13th century, from the Montagne Noire to the edges of the Aragon kingdom, the French kings imposed their authority on supposedly rebel lands by designing this defensive architectural model and adapting it to steep hills. «Safe» in Cathar Country! The area’s lords’ castles were turned into impregnable royal fortresses. Alongside the Cité de Carcassonne, the Citadels of Vertigo are of «outstanding universal value» which has enabled them to join the French AGENCE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT TOURISTIQUE DE L’AUDE tentative list together, a step towards the World Allée Raymond Courrière - 11855 CARCASSONNE Cedex 9 Find all the seals of approval Heritage of Humanity list. Tél : + 33 4 68 11 66 00 - [email protected] awarded in our region on: Support the UNESCO application for the Citadels @audetourisme.com of Vertigo. Join the support committee! For more information, go to Création graphique : minelseb.com - Cartographie : Guylaine Gilles - Impression : Imprimerie Maraval ...in Cathar Country www.audetourisme.com citadellesduvertige.aude.fr Crédits photos : Henri GAUD - Céline DESCHAMPS - Philippe BENOIST - Vincent Photographie - Thierry RAYNAUD - E DE PUY Alet-les-Bains Abbey Caunes-Minervois Abbey Lagrasse, Medieval City Peyrepertuse Castle Saint-Hilaire Abbey Usson Castle Our magnificent ruins are listed as Historic The abbey spans twelve centuries of Classified amongst the “Plus Beaux Villages For a journey back in time with all the Former Benedictine abbey housing the The Ariège castle is perched on a rocky Monuments and perfectly epitomise the history with its Romanesque apse, Maurist de France” (The Most Beautiful Villages in family, set off to conquer the biggest famous «sarcophagus» by the Master of spur at an altitude of 920 metres. The talent and skill of their builders. After the cloister, underground archaeological remains. France), the narrow paved alleyways of the castle in Cathar country: Peyrepertuse! Cabestany. The visitor will appreciate the residence of the lords of Cerdagne and visit, make sure you immerse yourself In partnership with the Comics Art Museum medieval city boast numerous 14th and At an altitude of 800 metres, look down serenity of the Gothic cloister adjacent Foix kept watch over the Aude valley in the beauty of our town. Parents will in Brussels, the 2021 exhibition will be 15th century architecture: the Saint-Michel over all the plain with an exceptional view to the Romanesque church, the abbey and protected the Donezan region from love getting to know our well-preserved dedicated to the famous comic book «Les Church, the covered market, the bridge, as far as the Mediterranean. residence, the refectories, the pantries enemy incursions. Usson also has 700 m² heritage and children will enjoy a walk in the Carnets de Cerise», a big hit with young and the city walls, the beautiful stone façades. This remarkable castle was strategically and the fortified part. This is where monks of exhibition areas in the heritage house, a countryside and all the fun facilities on offer. old alike! Around the abbey, discover the Medieval style ceilings and painted décor located to keep watch over the old French invented Blanquette sparkling wine in memorial site with plenty to explore... An abbey, a village, a visitors’ area... Medieval village and paved alleyways, the from Languedoc can be seen at the «Maison border facing the Kingdom of Aragon 1531 according to the legend. Visit adapted to children. 3 good reasons to come and see us. hiking and climbing routes, the vineyards du Patrimoine». (Spain). Winemakers’ walks and paper chases A wide range of activities in summer. and craftspeople, and the unmissable Lagrasse is in an amphitheatre with the You will be amazed by the qualities of will delight the children during an unfor- New: access to the castle keep with a «Marbre et Terroir» ecomuseum. River Orbieu flowing through it, the heart of the building and its architecture. A visit gettable family visit. magnificent view. the small town is filled with arts and crafts with castle characters and storytellers in It takes 15 minutes to get to the top. Dogs workshops and boutiques. summer. allowed on a lead. Open every day Open every day In July and August 10am-1pm and 2pm-7pm Open every day From 4th July to 31st August 11am-1pm and 2pm-7pm In June and September 10am-midday and 2pm-6pm Open every day Open every day In July and August 10am-7pm Guided tours on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays Open Monday to Friday TOURIST INFORMATION POINT In July and August 9am-8pm In July and August 10am-7pm from 2pm to 4 pm In April, May and October 2pm-6pm In June and September 10am-6pm Open Monday to Sunday morning From April to June and September 9am-7pm From April to June and September, October 10am-6pm Open at weekends and bank holidays in May Open at weekends In April, May and October 10am-midday and 2pm-6pm From 13th to 16th May and from 22nd to 24th May 2pm-6pm In April, May and October 10am-1pm and 2pm-7pm From June to September 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm In March and October 10am-6pm From 2nd January to 31st March and November, December 10am-5pm In February, March, November and December 10am-midday and 2pm-5pm From 19th to 27th June Open Tuesdays and Thursdays Open Monday to Friday In February and November 10am-5pm Closed for a variable week in January and December, 1st January Open from Saturday to Monday From January to March and November, December 2pm-5pm Closed in January, on 24th, 25th and 31st December 2pm-6pm From January to May and October to December 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm In January and December 10am-4.30pm and 25th December From 4th to 19th September Open Saturdays Final entry 30 minutes before closing Final entry 30 minutes before closing Open Wednesday, Friday, Sunday From January to March and November, December 10am-midday Closed on 1st January and 24th, 25th and 31st December From 20th to 31st October 2pm-6pm Closed on 1st January Final entry 20 minutes before closing From 22nd December to 2nd January Final entry 30 minutes before closing Closed on 1st January and 25th December 11580 Alet-les-Bains 11160 Caunes-Minervois 11220 Lagrasse 11350 Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse 11250 Saint-Hilaire 09460 Rouze Tél. +33 4 68 69 93 56 - +33 6 89 77 20 42 Tél. +33 4 68 78 09 44 Tél. +33 4 68 43 11 56 Tél. +33 4 30 37 00 77 - +33 6 71 58 63 36 Tél. +33 4 68 69 62 76 Tél. +33 4 68 20 43 92 - +33 4 68 20 41 37 (Office du Tourisme) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.aletlesbains.com www.caunes-minervois.org www.lagrasse.com www.peyrepertuse.com saint-hilaire-aude.fr www.patrimoines.hauteariege.fr B3 C1 C2 C3 C2 B4 Aguilar Castle Fanjeaux, Medieval City Lastours Castles Puilaurens Castle Saint-Papoul Abbey-Cathedral Lordat Castle Come and see Aguilar, a 5-minute walk The village of Fanjeaux has been inhabited Visit of the four castles (Cabaret, Tour Puilaurens Castle is a citadel standing 697 The Benedictine abbey became a bishopric One of the last Cathar refuges. from the car park. The castle was once since Roman times. It was a centre for Régine, Surdespine, Quertinheux) and metres high on a rocky spur in unspoilt in 1317. The age of the bishops followed The castle knights were accused of the owned by the Termes family. In the 13th preaching against the Cathar heresy in the of the Cabaret castrum (vestiges of the mountain scenery.