Quéribus castle
Cucugnan, France
The last Cathar stronghold to fall, in 1255, perched on a rock with views to the Mediterranean and the Canigou. Its Gothic pillar hall is a surprise inside the keep.
- Nearest town
- Cucugnan, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.8370, 2.6210
- Editor's pick
- ★
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 stopover5 km from Quéribus castle · 15 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
- Aire Le miel d’EmelineMotorhome stopover8 km from Quéribus castleTentsMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Camping de TautavelCampsite10 km from Quéribus castleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Aire Cases de PèneMotorhome stopover15 km from Quéribus castle · 21 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Vinça Le LacMotorhome stopover22 km from Quéribus castle · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire de Camping-car Camping International du RoussilonMotorhome stopover25 km from Quéribus castle · 69 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Quéribus castle?
Quéribus castle is in Cucugnan, France, at GPS 42.8370, 2.6210. It is about 5 km from Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse.
Can you camp near Quéribus castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping de Cucugnan, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 38 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Quéribus castle?
Quéribus castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cathar castles of the Corbières.
What is there to see near Quéribus castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Peyrepertuse castle (6 km), Gorges de Galamus (12 km), Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt (18 km) and Puilaurens castle (27 km).
When is the best time to visit Quéribus 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)