Foix

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Shortened history of the castle:

Outstanding fortress, the castle of Foix is an imposing and remarkable building. Built just before the year one thousand by a family of Carcassonne, it was until the late Middle Ages a powerful symbol of the Lord of Foix.

In the north, the first square tower, covered with a slate roof in the late nineteenth century, the tower is certainly the oldest of which dates back eleventh and twelfth centuries. The middle tower built during the thirteenth century has been completely remodeled in the fourteenth century. The round tower, later, has a Gothic architecture with large windows illuminating the beautiful vaulted hexagonal plan.

First main fortress of the Lord of Foix, the castle housed a garrison from the late Middle Ages and participated in the defense of the city by its strategic position.

It was used as a prison during the eighteenth century and became a historical Monument in 1840 (while still being used as a prison).

Opening times and additional information:

Adults : € 4.50
Students under 26 years : € 3.80
Children 5 to 12 years : € 2.40
Youth 13 to 18 years : € 3.30
FAMILY PASS Parents 2 Adults 2 Children : € 13.20 (Extra child : € 2.00)

From January 2 to January 31 : Open from January 2 to 10 and weekends
10.30am to 12pm and from 14 to 17.30
Guided tours at 11am, 14.30, 15.30 and 16.30

From February 1 to April 30, 2010 : Open every day
10.30am to 12pm and from 14 to 17.30
Guided tours at 11am, 14.30, 15.30 and 16.30
Closed Tuesdays except holidays

From May 1 to May 31, 2010 : OPEN from 10:30 to 12h and 14h to 17h30 on weekdays
Guided tours at 11am, 14.30, 15.30 and 16.30
Weekends and public holidays from 9.45am to 12am and from 14h to 18h
Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 14:30, 15:45 and 17h

From June 1 to June 30, 2010 : OPENING from 9:45 to 12h and 14h to 18h
Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 14:30, 15:45 and 17h

The 01, 02 and July 3, 2010 : OPENING 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Guided tours at 10am, 11h, 12h, 13h in English, 14h, 15h, 16h, 17h, and 17.30

From July 4 to August 20, 2010 : OPENING 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Guided tours at 10am, 11h, 12h, 13h (English), 14h, 14h30, 15h, 15h30, 16h, 16h30, 17h and 17h30

From August 21 to August 31, 2010 : OPENING 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Guided tours at 10am, 11h, 12h, 13h (English), 14h, 15h, 16h, 17h and 17h30

From September 1 to September 30, 2010 : OPENING from 9:45 to 12h and 14h to 18h
Guided tours at 10am, 11am, 14:30, 15:45 and 17h
Closed first Friday of September

01 OCTOBER 8 November 2010 : OPEN from 10:30 to 12 and 14 to 17.30
Guided tours at 11am, 14.30, 15.30 and 16.30

From November 9 to December 31, 2010 : OPEN from 10:30 to 12 and 14 to 17.30
Guided tours at 11am, 14.30, 15.30 and 16.30
Closed on Tuesday except school holidays, December 25 and January 1, 2011.