Château de Saissac
Cliffside castle ruins on the southern slope of the Montagne Noire, displaying a hoard of medieval silver coins found locally, with views toward the Pyrenees.
Château de Saissac sits on a cliff at the southern foot of the Montagne Noire. It once belonged to the Trencavel family, and most of what survives dates from remodeling in the 16th century. The castle displays a hoard of thousands of medieval silver coins discovered locally in 1979, with multimedia commentary. On clear days, you can see across the Lauragais plain to the snowy Pyrenees. Admission is about €6. It is about 25 km from Carcassonne and can be visited in the same half-day as the book village of Montolieu.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–6:00 pm (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Montolieu, Village du Livre
- Châteaux de Lastours
- Canal du Midi (Port of Carcassonne)
- Église Saint-Vincent
- Bastide Saint-Louis
- Cathédrale Saint-Michel de Carcassonne
- Pont Vieux
- Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus