chateaux de lastours
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This site is not for those with mobility problems, it is a difficult climb all the way to the four chateaux atop the hills overlooking Lastours. The paths wouldn't pass any Occupational Health and Safety test. The walk, if all four sites and the village are visited takes about an hour and a half depending on fitness. However, the views all around are spectacular and the difficulty of the climb simply explains the reason the castles were built. The remains are rather limited after time and attack have had their way but a clear impression can be gained of what used to be. Anyone who has ever built a rock wall will appreciate the extent of labour required to build these fortifications. Before you go it is valuable to investigate the history of the site especially of the Cathars, the Albigensian Crusade and Simon de Montfort's brutality. A visit here is well worth the effort. Access is via the museum past the restaurant and auberge.
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These are abandoned castles that you can visit. There is about a 2 hour walk to get to them along a well marked path. Or you can view them from a lookout called Belvedere across the way. Watch for signs for Belvedere. You follow the road to the end. There is a small house or building there where you pay a small fee to view the castles. The building has souvenirs you can buy plus the lady there was able to answer any questions we had. Then you walk out the back of the building to a lookout point where you can clearly see all 4 castles. Great photo opportunity. Not sure visiting the castles up close would be beneficial unless you are interested in history especially Cathar history. Still, I am glad I got to see these ancient relics even though it was from afar.
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As others have said in previous reviews these four castles are well worth the effort to see them. A straightforward climb, steep steps in places, but do-able by our 7 year old without complaint, from the centre d'accueil up to the four magnificent castle towers, each one different. History you can see and feel and touch without guided accompaniment. Brilliant! Information leaflet in English (panels at the site in French only) was really interesting on historical background and tower details. For a family of five we felt the total entrance fee of 18 euros was really good value for money - we could have spent longer than the 2 1/2 hours we were there. And the views were breathtaking. Would highly recommend this. One tip though... don't forget your water bottle! It's thirsty work!
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Wonderful and exciting walk around the 4 ruins of the cathar castles. It is a challenge but absolutely possible with good shoes, time and a bottle of water. My teenage boys loved it.
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Two hours and a half to do the whole tour of the 4 castles but it really worths. Amazing view, nice walk in the nature surrounded by hills in a magic environment.
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My husband and I did the 2 hour climb with our children aged 7 and 11. It was a steep climb and a bit narrow at times but it was well worth it. The views from the top were just sensational. The 4 ruins were all quite different but were all beautiful. My kids were just fascinated with it all and never once complained about the walk. I would highly recommend making the effort.
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Amazing view and scenery over the Chateaux de Lastours. Well worth going to, we did 3 of the 4 castles as they were renovating on one of them but was close enough to see it all. The castles were fantastic, amazing how they were built so high up. Highly recommend this.
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I can strongly recommend this if you are in the area (nearest airpot, Carcassonne). You have to enter through a ticket office, I think it was about 6euros pp. Its well worth it! Then you climb up the hill, pretty steep, absolutely you do need walking footware, and would be impossible for the disabled. The views of the lovely countryside are wonderful. There is a cave you go through. There are about 4 old forts up there. I estimate if you walked round all the ruins probably it would take a couple of hours. Take plenty water. The only thing for those who don't speak french is that the descriptions are all in French (after all, why not?!), and only French. Maybe there is a leaflet in the ticket office. Its very natural, unspoilt, and I strongly recommend Lastours!
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The 4 chateaux are well worth visiting. One of the more spectacular of the many Cathar sites, the effort needed to walk up to and around these ruins is well worth while. Set atop a stunning ridge amid forests and chasms the views are stunning. Enter through a former factory and enjoy the views up and down.
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One of the oldest chateaux on the Cathar trail. Requires quite a bit of physical effort to climb the mountain and visit all the chateaux but it is worth it, especially if you are interested in history.