Forgotten History
Château de Montségur
Lavelanet, France
The Château de Montségur (English: Castle of Montsegur; Languedocien: Castèl de Montsegur) is a former fortress near Montségur, a commune in the Ariège department in southern France. Its ruins are the site of a razed stronghold of the Cathars. The present fortress on the site, though described as one of the "Cathar castles," is actually of a later period. It has been listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1862. In July 2026, the Royal Capetian Fortresses of Languedoc (including this fortress) were designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Lavelanet, France
- Coordinates
- 42.87556, 1.83250
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1013191
What is Château de Montségur?
Château de Montségur is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: carrière de talc de Montferrier, Fontaine de Fontestorbes, Trimouns Talc Mine, Chapelle Notre-Dame du Val d'Amour.
Where is Château de Montségur?
Château de Montségur is in Lavelanet, France. Coordinates: 42.87556, 1.83250.
How do I get to Château de Montségur?
Château de Montségur is at Lavelanet, France (42.87556, 1.83250). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.