Aguilar

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Shortened history of the castle :

The castle of Aguilar dates back to the year 1020 and its name seems to be linked with the latin word "aquila" meaning "eagle".

After the crusade against the Albigeois, the castle falls into the hands of the french King. It is in fact for the french army a strategical position because it stands just in front of the recent border with the Aragonese Territory.

In 1260, the castle becomes a royal fortress, and is considered as one of the 5 sons
of Carcassonne.

Unfortunately, in 1659, the Treaty of the Pyrénées drives the franco-spanish border along the Pyrénées ridge.


Opening times and additionnal information :

The castle is open
- from the 1st of April to the mid-June (10am-6pm)
- from the 19th of June to mid-September (9am-7pm)
- from the 11th of September to mid-November (11am-5pm)
The castle is closed from mid-november to the end of March.

Entrance Prices :

Adults : 3,50 €
Children (from 10 to 15) : 1,50 €
Under 10 : FREE
Groups (from 10 persons on reservation only) : 11,50 €/person

Email : communedetuchan@wanadoo.fr