Château de Villerouge-Termenès
The last Cathar perfect was burned at the stake here in 1321, and the castle's immersive exhibition tells this story.
Château de Villerouge-Termenès was the seigneurial castle of the Archbishop of Narbonne. Four towers enclose a square courtyard, and it is remarkably well preserved. In 1321, the last Cathar perfect, Guilhem Bélibaste, was burned at the stake in front of the castle. A multimedia exhibition inside tells the story of this event and of medieval life. In summer, there are medieval festivals and a restaurant serving period-style banquets. Admission is about €5. It is about 50 km from Carcassonne and can be combined with Lagrasse and Termes Castle.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–6:00 pm (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Château de Termes
- Lagrasse
- Château de Peyrepertuse
- Château de Quéribus
- Château d'Arques
- Lac de la Cavayère
- Abbaye de Fontfroide
- Porte Narbonnaise