Puivert, Medieval castle in Aude, France
The fortress stands at 608 meters elevation, featuring eight towers and thick stone walls overlooking the Languedoc-Roussillon plains.
Simon de Montfort captured the castle during a three-day siege in November 1210, leading to its transfer to his lieutenant Lambert de Thury.
The castle hosted a notable gathering of troubadours in 1170, establishing its reputation as a center for medieval musical performances.
Visitors can explore the castle museum, which displays medieval instruments and contains exhibits about the regional architecture and military history.
The castle contains the only remaining medieval musicians' room in France, decorated with sculptures of musicians playing 13th-century instruments.
Location: canton of Chalabre
Location: Aude
Location: arrondissement of Limoux
Elevation above the sea: 608 m
Shares border with: Belvis, Espezel, Festes-et-Saint-André, Nébias, Rivel, Saint-Jean-de-Paracol, Villefort, Val-du-Faby, Roquefeuil, Quillan
Address: 11230 Puivert, France 11230 Puivert
Phone: +33468200804
Email: mairie@puivert.fr
Website: http://puivert.fr
GPS coordinates: 42.92056,2.04694
Latest update: June 9, 2025 09:41
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