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Visit to the Salses Fortress

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Duration 45min

Salses-le-Château (Pyrénées-Orientales) ~ Occitanie

From 8€ per person

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A few minutes from the coast, the fortress of Salses, formerly on the border with Spain, bears witness to the history of Catalonia.

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Explore the Citadel of Salses and its secrets

Imposing and majestic, the fortress of Salses rises like a true stronghold with walls 12 meters thick. Built at the end of the 15th century by the Kingdom of Aragon, it combines military ingenuity and architectural power: a towering keep, counter-mine galleries, ingenious defense systems, deadly traps… everything reflects its major strategic role.

A Journey into the Heart of the Citadel

A self-guided tour takes you to the heart of this exceptional citadel: parade ground, garrison, stables, caponiers… each space tells a story and immerses visitors in the fascinating world of great fortifications.

A Dive into Catalonia’s History

Discover the fortress of Salses, a masterpiece of military architecture, and enjoy a unique experience with family or friends, in close contact with the history of Catalonia.

The little extras (we love)

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    A majestic fortress with awe-inspiring walls

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    A masterpiece of 15th-century military engineering

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    A captivating tour through the keep, stables and parade ground

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Prices and terms of sale

Prices

Adulte 8€

The price includes

  • An admission ticket for the self-guided tour of the fortress
  • A tour guide will be given to you at the entrance to the site

Conditions & Validity

  • Book today and come whenever you want, within the opening hours and days indicated.
  • Tickets will be sent to you by email as an e-ticket.
The monument is open every day:
  • From October 1st to March 31st, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • From April 1st to September 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Last entry 45 minutes before closing.
  • Closed on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and 11th, and December 25th.

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Visit to the Salses Fortress

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