High place of Catharism located in the heart of the Gorges de l'Aveyron, the Château de Penne is a flagship of 13th century military architecture, whose restoration works allow the preservation and the medieval activities to enhance it.
Visitors can relive the fascinating history of the site and life in the Middle Ages thanks to an interpretation trail with illustrated panels, costumed tours, events and a medieval building site.
Since September 2023, a 30-minute loop on the rocky knolls has been open to site visitors only. This landscaped path completes the visit to the fortress in the heart of the natural Aveyron gorges. The path invites you to take a stroll under the oak trees to admire new views over the valley and the surrounding walls discovered during the archaeological digs.
There are picnic tables and benches all along the route (picnics are allowed, but bring your own bins as there are none on the route). Walking shoes strongly recommended. Last access to the trail 1 hour before the site closes. Children under the supervision of accompanying adults.
Since September 2023, a 30-minute loop on the rocky knolls has been open to site visitors only. This landscaped path completes the visit to the fortress in the heart of the natural Aveyron gorges. The path invites you to take a stroll under the oak trees to admire new views over the valley and the surrounding walls discovered during the archaeological digs.
There are picnic tables and benches all along the route (picnics are allowed, but bring your own bins as there are none on the route). Walking shoes strongly recommended. Last access to the trail 1 hour before the site closes. Children under the supervision of accompanying adults.
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Label Vignobles et DécouvertesAccessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Adult
€7.50
Reduced price
€6.00
Child
€4.00
Family pass
€22.00
Group adults
€6.00
Set price group children
€3.50
Adult
€9.50
Reduced price
€7.00
Child
€4.50
Family pass
€27.00
Group adults
€7.00
Set price group children
€4.00
Adult
€7.50
Reduced price
€6.00
Child
€4.00
Family pass
€22.00
Group adults
€6.00
Set price group children
€3.50
Payment methods
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Cash
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Travellers ChequeOpenings
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Sunday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Monday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Friday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Sunday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Monday
10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 19:00
Thursday
10:00 - 19:00
Friday
10:00 - 19:00
Saturday
10:00 - 19:00
Sunday
10:00 - 19:00
Monday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Friday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Sunday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:30
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Sunday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
14:00 - 17:30
10:00 - 13:00
Saturday
14:00 - 17:30
10:00 - 13:00
Sunday
14:00 - 17:30
10:00 - 13:00
Monday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Sunday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30
Medias
forteresse de penne![forteresse de penne]()
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Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In the country
- River 5 km away
- Village centre