Château de Lordat: a journey through time in the heart of the Haute-Ariège region.

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Castle
  • Classified
Elevation : 682m
Rue du château, 09250 Lordat
Perched on its rocky spur, the 11th-century Château de Lordat offers a breathtaking panoramic view over the valley. A former medieval fortress and refuge for the Cathars, today it offers a journey back in time to the heart of history.
History:

Immerse yourself in medieval history at Château de Lordat, one of the most imposing fortresses in the Ariège Pyrenees.

Perched on a rocky spur 965 meters above sea level, Lordat castle has dominated the Ariège valley since the 11th century. A witness to the heyday of the County of Foix, it was a refuge for Cathars during the Crusade against the Albigensians.

Today, the castle ruins offer a breathtaking panorama of the spectacular Pyrenean landscape. Explore the remains of the...

Services

Services

Not accessible in a wheelchair
Shows
Activity
Children's entertainment
Discovery
History
Heritage
Free car park
Coach parking
Parking
Car park
Public WC

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

Monday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 18:00

Tuesday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 18:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 18:00

Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 18:00

Friday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 18:00

Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 18:00

Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 18:00

Monday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 17:00

Tuesday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 17:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 17:00

Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 17:00

Friday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 17:00

Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 17:00

Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 17:00

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Location

Location

Château de Lordat: a journey through time in the heart of the Haute-Ariège region.
Elevation : 682m
Rue du château, 09250 Lordat

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • Spanish
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Village centre
  • Mountain location
  • Close to a trunk road
  • Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away
Updated on 04 June 2025 at 12:07
by Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Ariégeoises
(Offer identifier : 6231715)
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