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

  • Historic site and monument
  • Castle
  • Historic patrimony
  • 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
Public WC
Car park
Orientation board
Parking
Coach parking
Free car park
Pets welcome
Educational visits
Themed tour
Tourist information
Tour free of charge

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
CheckCheck
CashCash

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

Medias

Medias

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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
  • Close to a trunk road
  • Mountain location
  • Village centre
  • Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away
Updated on 20 June 2025 at 21:52
by Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Ariégeoises
(Offer identifier : 6231715)
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