Château de Peyrepertuse
A giant Cathar castle built along an 800-meter-long rocky ridge, often called “Carcassonne in the sky.”
Château de Peyrepertuse sits on a narrow limestone ridge at about 800 meters above sea level in the Corbières mountains. The castle is about 300 meters long and consists of a lower castle and the upper Château Saint-Georges. To reach the highest point, you climb the Saint Louis steps, with cliffs on all four sides and spectacular views. Tickets cost about 9 euros. The walk from the parking lot takes about 20 minutes, and the path is steep and slippery, so wear shoes with good grip. The castle is about 80 km from Carcassonne. It can be combined in a single day with Quéribus castle, which is about 15 km away.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Château de Quéribus
- Château de Termes
- Château de Villerouge-Termenès
- Château d'Arques
- Lagrasse
- Château de Puilaurens
- Rennes-le-Château
- Abbaye de Saint-Hilaire