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Guided tour of the 4 Lastours castles in Cathar Country

Activity for school groups and students

Duration 2h

Lastours (Aude) ~ Occitanie

From 7€ per person

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Immerse yourself and your pupils in the world of Cathar castles

Offer your school group a guided tour of the Lastours castles in Cathar Country. Between medieval history, troubadour legends and archaeological discovery, this educational outing promises a unique immersion in Occitan heritage.

School tour program at the Lastours castles

Discover the four castles

Students explore the remains of Cabaret, Tour Régine, Surdespine and Quertinheux, witnesses of nearly 4000 years of occupation. The guided tour covers medieval history, site archaeology and the role of the Cathars during the Albigensian Crusade.

Immerse in the world of troubadours

Depending on the children’s age, the visit highlights troubadours and the ladies of Cabaret through courtly love, poetry and medieval musical instruments. A fun and cultural approach that captivates students’ imagination.

Interactive exhibition at the reception

The exhibition presents troubadours and their works, as well as the concept of “fine amor”. Students discover emblematic figures such as Raimon de Miraval or Peire Vidal, and take part in an interactive game on medieval instruments inspired by the Quercorb Museum in Puivert.

The little extras (we love)

An exciting school trip combining history, culture and discovery.

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    A guided tour tailored for schools in the heart of Cathar Country

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    Discover troubadours and medieval poetry in Occitania

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    Interactive exhibition and exploration of the four Lastours castles

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Prices and terms of sale

Prices

Scolaire de 06 à 15 ans de 15 à 50 personnes 7€

The price includes

  • The guided visit in French through explanatory panels about Occitan culture, poetry, and medieval musical instruments, the Troubadours, and the ladies of Cabaret.
  • The hike across the 4 castles (make sure to bring walking shoes or sneakers, a cap, and a bottle of water...).

Options & Extras

  • For high school students / university students: a visit on the theme of archaeology with a presentation of archaeological artifacts in the heart of the 4 castles of Lastours (additional €2/person – please contact us).

Conditions & Validity

  • Sous réserve de disponibilité des guides.
  • Fermeture annuelle : le 25 décembre et janvier (hors vacances scolaires).
  • Septembre : de 9 h 00 à 18 h 00
  • Octobre à mars : de 9 h 30 à 17 h 00
  • Avril à juin : de 9 h 30 à 18 h 00
  • Juillet à août : de 9 h 00 à 19 h 00

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Guided tour of the 4 Lastours castles in Cathar Country

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