Peyrepertuse castle
Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, France
A long fortress laid along a razor ridge at about 800 m, reached by a steep 20-minute path. Wind can close the site; wear sturdy shoes.
- Nearest town
- Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.8710, 2.5610
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire de Camping-car Duilhac-sous-PeyrepertuseMotorhome stopover1 km from Peyrepertuse castle · 15 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
- Aire Le miel d’EmelineMotorhome stopover11 km from Peyrepertuse castleTentsMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Camping de TautavelCampsite16 km from Peyrepertuse castleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- La BernèdeCampsite20 km from Peyrepertuse castleTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Aire Cases de PèneMotorhome stopover21 km from Peyrepertuse castle · 21 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Vinça Le LacMotorhome stopover25 km from Peyrepertuse castle · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Peyrepertuse castle?
Peyrepertuse castle is in Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, France, at GPS 42.8710, 2.5610. It is about 8 km from Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet.
Can you camp near Peyrepertuse castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de Camping-car Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Peyrepertuse castle?
Peyrepertuse castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cathar castles of the Corbières.
What is there to see near Peyrepertuse castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Quéribus castle (6 km), Gorges de Galamus (8 km), Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt (22 km) and Puilaurens castle (23 km).
When is the best time to visit Peyrepertuse castle?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)