Historic site and monument
in Saint-Martin-Laguépie

Château Saint Martin Laguépie – Lou Viel Castel

Climb the path that leads to the castle and discover the tumultuous history of the lords of La Guépie. The castle preserves superb architectural elements and the visit offers a magnificent view of the Viaur valley and the villages.
Like the Penne fortress, the Laguépie castle experienced many adventures during the Crusade against the Albigensians, and that is an understatement. In 1212, the castle was burned and razed by Simon de Monfort. Rebuilt, it later came under the aegis of the Penne family who gave it to Jeanne de Toulouse in exchange for… the Penne fortress.
Razed again during the Wars of Religion, the castle rose from its ashes for two centuries before finally sinking in 1789. If there is a “small story”, the big one is never far away!

Concerts, open-air cinemas, night tours, exhibitions, etc. generally on Wednesday evenings in summer.
We speak French

Themes:

  • Castle of
  • Historical patrimony

Costumed

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours on June 29, 2025
MondayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm

Opening Sunday June 29 from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m. for the Country Heritage Days.
Costumed volunteers

Opening hours from July 14 to August 22, 2025
MondayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 22 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 19 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday (group visits possible by appointment)

Opening hours on September 21, 2025
MondayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm

Sunday September 21st opening from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m. for the European Heritage Days.
Costumed volunteers

Opening hours on October 26, 2025
MondayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 11 am to 18 pm

Opening Sunday October 26 from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m. for the Chestnut Festival.
Costumed volunteers

Pricing

free participation

Services

Equipment

  • Picnic area.

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Free visits

Activities on site

  • Animation

Home animals

Animals are accepted

Address

Le Château
81170 Saint-Martin-Laguépie
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