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Puilaurens castle – Château de Puilaurens 10📷 Romain Bréget, CC BY-SA 3.0

Puilaurens castle

Lapradelle-Puilaurens, France

History

A crenellated castle rising out of a fir forest on a rocky peak, reached by a winding path of about 15 minutes. One of the best preserved of the Cathar castles.

Nearest town
Lapradelle-Puilaurens, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
42.8036, 2.2986

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (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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Campsites nearby

  • La CrémadeCampsite
    4 km from Puilaurens castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Quillan, Coeur du Pays CathareMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Puilaurens castle · 23 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La BernèdeCampsite
    12 km from Puilaurens castle
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Val d'AlethCampsite
    22 km from Puilaurens castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de Camping-car Duilhac-sous-PeyrepertuseMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Puilaurens castle · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping BellevueCampsite
    24 km from Puilaurens castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Puilaurens castle?

Puilaurens castle is in Lapradelle-Puilaurens, France, at GPS 42.8036, 2.2986. It is about 12 km from Quillan.

Can you camp near Puilaurens castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is La Devèze, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Puilaurens castle?

Puilaurens castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cathar castles of the Corbières.

What is there to see near Puilaurens castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gorges de Galamus (15 km), Peyrepertuse castle (23 km), Quéribus castle (27 km) and Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt (29 km).

When is the best time to visit Puilaurens castle?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)