CHÂTEAU D’USSON – MAISON DU PATRIMOINE

ROUZE

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Description

Château d’Usson, in the canton of Quérigut, part of Donezan, emerges from the high Pyrénées forests. The fortress of the former lords of So and Alion was first mentioned at the beginning of the 11th century. After serving as a refuge for Cathar “parfaits” , it served as ramparts to protect from Spanish invasions in modern times.
Visit the remains of the castle and the Maison du Patrimoine, a visitors centre for memory and discovery, with archaeological vestiges and models.
Access to the castle via a 15-minute walk from the car park on a made road.
A range of activities and entertainment: falconry displays, treasure hunts, historical re-enactments.

Opening

From April 23, 2023 to May 5, 2023

Monday
closed
Tuesday
closed
Wednesday
14:00 à 18:00
Thursday
closed
Friday
14:00 à 18:00
Saturday
closed
Sunday
14:00 à 18:00

From May 19, 2023 to May 20, 2023

Monday
closed
Tuesday
closed
Wednesday
closed
Thursday
closed
Friday
14:00 à 18:00
Saturday
14:00 à 18:00
Sunday
closed

From June 17, 2023 to July 2, 2023

Monday
closed
Tuesday
closed
Wednesday
closed
Thursday
closed
Friday
closed
Saturday
14:00 à 18:00
Sunday
14:00 à 18:00

From July 9, 2023 to August 31, 2023

Monday
11:00 à 13:00
14:00 à 19:00
Tuesday
11:00 à 13:00
14:00 à 19:00
Wednesday
11:00 à 13:00
14:00 à 19:00
Thursday
11:00 à 13:00
14:00 à 19:00
Friday
11:00 à 13:00
14:00 à 19:00
Saturday
11:00 à 13:00
14:00 à 19:00
Sunday
11:00 à 13:00
14:00 à 19:00

From September 2, 2023 to September 17, 2023

Monday
closed
Tuesday
closed
Wednesday
closed
Thursday
closed
Friday
closed
Saturday
14:00 à 18:00
Sunday
14:00 à 18:00

From October 22, 2023 to November 3, 2023

Monday
closed
Tuesday
closed
Wednesday
14:00 à 18:00
Thursday
closed
Friday
14:00 à 18:00
Saturday
closed
Sunday
14:00 à 18:00

Prices

  • Adult full rate : from 4,50€ to 7,00€
  • Rate for children : from 2,50€ to 4,50€
  • Students rates : from 2,50€
  • Family rate : from 12,50€
  • Group rate/adult : from 4,00€
  • Group rate/child : from 2,00€

Payment

  • Credit card
  • Cheques and postal orders (F)
  • Holiday vouchers (F)
  • Cash
  • Eurocard – Mastercard
  • Money transfers
  • Visa

Equipement & services

  • Film projection room
  • Activities with a specific theme
  • Temporary exhibitions

Location

09460 ROUZE
Lat. 42° 44′ 7.93″ – Lon. 2° 5′ 16.48″

Route & access

Nearby