Puilaurens Castle, Medieval fortress in Lapradelle-Puilaurens, France
The stone castle stands at 697 meters elevation on a rocky peak, offering a commanding position over the Boulzane Valley with multiple defensive towers.
The castle served as a refuge during the Cathar period in the 13th century before becoming a French stronghold against Aragonese forces until 1659.
The fortress represents medieval military architecture with its sophisticated defense systems, including arrow slits, murder holes, and communication tubes between levels.
The castle opens daily from April through September, with weekend access only in February and March, charging 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for children.
The White Lady Tower contains a built-in stone speaking tube system that allowed guards to communicate between different floors of the fortress.
Location: Puilaurens
Elevation above the sea: 697 m
GPS coordinates: 42.80375,2.29944
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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