A Mecca of Catharism located in the heart of the Gorges de l'Aveyron, the Château de Penne is a jewel of military architecture from the XNUMXth century, whose restoration work has enabled it to be safeguarded and medieval events to enhance it.
Thanks to an interpretation trail with illustrated panels, costumed visits, activities and a medieval construction site, visitors can relive the fascinating history of the site and life in the Middle Ages.
From 13/07 to 25/08: it's Summer at the Fortress with daily activities to experience the Middle Ages life-size in the heart of the castle!
With demonstrations and participatory workshops in the historical reconstruction as well as night visits on Wednesdays, dramatized visits on Sundays. Since Friday September 01, 2023, open only to visitors to the site, a loop of approximately 30 minutes set out on the mounds of the rock, this landscaped trail completes the visit to the Fortress in the heart of the nature of the Aveyron gorges . The path invites you to walk under the oak trees to admire new panoramas of the valley but also the surrounding walls discovered during archaeological excavations. All along the route, picnic tables (picnic accepted but you must bring your trash cans, there are none on the route) and benches allow you to stop. Walking shoes highly recommended. Last access to the trail 1 hour before the site closes. Children under the supervision of accompanying adults.
From 13/07 to 25/08: it's Summer at the Fortress with daily activities to experience the Middle Ages life-size in the heart of the castle!
With demonstrations and participatory workshops in the historical reconstruction as well as night visits on Wednesdays, dramatized visits on Sundays. Since Friday September 01, 2023, open only to visitors to the site, a loop of approximately 30 minutes set out on the mounds of the rock, this landscaped trail completes the visit to the Fortress in the heart of the nature of the Aveyron gorges . The path invites you to walk under the oak trees to admire new panoramas of the valley but also the surrounding walls discovered during archaeological excavations. All along the route, picnic tables (picnic accepted but you must bring your trash cans, there are none on the route) and benches allow you to stop. Walking shoes highly recommended. Last access to the trail 1 hour before the site closes. Children under the supervision of accompanying adults.
Further information) :
For groups and schools, open all year round, by reservation.
Ideal families
Ideal families
Sustainable tourism
No sale of plastic water bottles on the site, we have a drinking water tap available!
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Location details
- In the countryside
- Village center
- River at -5 km
Visit
Customers
Language(s) of the visit
English, Spanish, French
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visit services
- Unguided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2024
- 25/12/2024
- 01/06/2023
Prices
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced price | 4 € | - |
| Adult | 6 € | - |
| Kids | 3 € | - |
| Big family | 16 € | - |
| Adult group | 4 € | - |
| Reduced price | 6 € | - |
| Adult | 7.5 € | - |
| Kids | 4 € | - |
| Big family | 22 € | - |
| Adult group | 6 € | - |
| Reduced price | 7 € | - |
| Adult | 9.5 € | - |
| Kids | 4.5 € | - |
| Big family | 27 € | - |
| Adult group | 7 € | - |
| Reduced price | 6 € | - |
| Adult | 7.5 € | - |
| Kids | 4 € | - |
| Big family | 22 € | - |
| Adult group | 6 € | - |
Prices from July 13 to August 25, 2024: medieval activities and daily guided tours included in the entrance price.
Guided tours are included in the entrance ticket (excluding groups).
On presentation of the “Good Deals” booklet: €2 reduction on adult entries.
'Tribe of friends' package valid for 6 adults: 5 entries purchased + the 6th free.
Guided tours are included in the entrance ticket (excluding groups).
On presentation of the “Good Deals” booklet: €2 reduction on adult entries.
'Tribe of friends' package valid for 6 adults: 5 entries purchased + the 6th free.
Payment methods
Services
Equipments
Services
Activities on site
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
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