Historic site and monument
in Saint-Sulpice

Souterrain médiéval du Castella

Looking for an escape and history? You're in for a treat! You've found the right place! Nothing is more surprising than finding yourself underground in the only underground passage in the Tarn that can be visited and letting yourself be carried away by the guided tour in costume!
It dates back to the Middle Ages, from the old 142th century fortress of Sicard Alaman, only a few sections of walls remain. But the story takes place below, in the underground of the Castella. XNUMX metres long, perfectly preserved, it mainly includes facilities that are not seen anywhere else under castles: living rooms, grain silos, water points, lamp niches, etc.

An unusual and truly surprising place, so go underground to experience life in the castle's underground during a guided tour in costume.

Come and experience the thrill of the Castella underground with the story of Jeanne La Faussaire, a hard-hitting story that can't be experienced anywhere else!

>>>>>> Also things to do and experience at the Castella underground during the Easter, All Saints and summer holidays:

– ✨ Come and dive into the world of magic and the Little People with Dame Val’s storytelling tour. A guided tour specially dedicated to children and families. We end this adventure in style with the discovery of fantastic animals and the legend of Jeanne La Faussaire’s treasure!

>>>>>> Some recommendations to our visiting friends:
To be sure to go on a visit, RESERVATION IS MANDATORY!
The underground is often full 1 to 2 days in advance, we invite you to anticipate your visit. Places can be reserved online! We thank you for your understanding.

Duration of the guided tour: 1 hour.
▪️ Full price 2024: €7,50
▪️ Reduced rate 2024: €5
▪️ Free for children under 6 years old
PAYMENT METHODS: Bank Card, Cash, Checks, Holiday Vouchers
Partner “Good Deals” notebook, Tarn Pass, Tarn College Checkbook

CONDITIONS OF ACCESS =
✔️ Groups of 20 people maximum
✔️ Constant temperature of 14-15 degrees
✔️ Departure guaranteed if 4 adults minimum
✔️ Historical visit not suitable for very young children
✔️ Not wheelchair and stroller accessible
✔️ Not recommended for people suffering from claustrophobia
✔️ No pets allowed

OPENING HOURS =
– Easter and All Saints’ Day holidays: Visits at 14 p.m. and 16:30 p.m.
– In July-August: Visits at 14 p.m. – 15 p.m. – 16 p.m. – 17 p.m.
– Flash visits, the afternoons of the European Heritage Days.
– exceptional openings in the afternoons, with a departure at 14 p.m. and a second at 16:30 p.m.: from May 8 to 11, 2025 and from May 29 to June 1, 2025.
>> RESERVATION REQUIRED online on our website or by telephone 05 63 41 89 50.
Please collect your tickets from the Tourist Office (just before the site) at least 15 minutes in advance.

>> For group visits, please contact us.

After the visit, come and stroll along the Agout River, take a snack break at the foot of the castle or next to the dovecote. You can also freely visit the different spaces set up in the tourist office: pastel space with video, children's area, free WIFI and small museum in the basement on the trades of yesteryear.
Further information) :
Can only be discovered on a guided tour!
Departure and ticketing at the Tourist Office
For groups: All year round by reservation, subject to availability of guides
We speak: English, French

Video

Themes:

  • Historical patrimony

Costumed

Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 60 min.
Minimum age required: 6 years old
Minimum group size: 20 people

Customers

Suitable for: Reception of school groups, Special rate for disabled people, Special rate for job seekers, Reception of groups, Special rate for students

Language(s) of the visit

French

Individual visit services

  • Permanent individual guided tours

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours permanently
  • Guided group tours on request
  • Mandatory guided group visits

Opening

Opening hours from May 29 to June 01, 2025
ThursdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m
FridayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m
SundayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m

– Easter and All Saints’ Day holidays: Visits at 14:30 p.m. and 16 p.m.
– In July-August: Visits at 14 p.m. – 15 p.m. – 16 p.m. – 17 p.m.
– Flash visits, the afternoons of the European Heritage Days.
– exceptional openings in the afternoons, with a departure at 14:30 p.m. and a second at 16 p.m.: from May 8 to 11, 2025 and from May 29 to June 1, 2025.
>> Reservation REQUIRED online on our website or by telephone 05 63 41 89 50.
Please collect your tickets from the Tourist Office (just before the site) at least
15 minutes in advance. (departure guaranteed for 4 people minimum).

Opening hours from September 20 to September 21, 2025
Open on SaturdayOpening hours 11 pm - 17 PM
SundayOpening hours 11 pm - 17 PM

– Easter and All Saints’ Day holidays: Visits at 14:30 p.m. and 16 p.m.
– In July-August: Visits at 14 p.m. – 15 p.m. – 16 p.m. – 17 p.m.
– Flash visits, the afternoons of the European Heritage Days.
– exceptional openings in the afternoons, with a departure at 14:30 p.m. and a second at 16 p.m.: from May 8 to 11, 2025 and from May 29 to June 1, 2025.
>> Reservation REQUIRED online on our website or by telephone 05 63 41 89 50.
Please collect your tickets from the Tourist Office (just before the site) at least
15 minutes in advance. (departure guaranteed for 4 people minimum).

Opening hours from October 18 to October 31, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m
WednesdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m
ThursdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m
FridayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m
SundayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 16 p.m

– Easter and All Saints’ Day holidays: Visits at 14:30 p.m. and 16 p.m.
– In July-August: Visits at 14 p.m. – 15 p.m. – 16 p.m. – 17 p.m.
– Flash visits, the afternoons of the European Heritage Days.
– exceptional openings in the afternoons, with a departure at 14:30 p.m. and a second at 16 p.m.: from May 8 to 11, 2025 and from May 29 to June 1, 2025.
>> Reservation REQUIRED online on our website or by telephone 05 63 41 89 50.
Please collect your tickets from the Tourist Office (just before the site) at least
15 minutes in advance. (departure guaranteed for 4 people minimum).

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2025
  • 21/04/2025
  • 09/06/2025
  • 01/05/2025
  • 01/11/2025
  • 11/11/2025
  • 25/12/2025

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Full price
7,50 €Not disclosed
Kids
5 €Not disclosed
Student fee
5 €Not disclosed
Jobseeker
5 €Not disclosed
Family package

22 €Not disclosed
Disabled
5 €Not disclosed
On presentation of the “Good Deals” booklet: -€2,50 on the adult price.
Free for children under: 5 years old

Payment methods

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Picnic area.
  • Toilet
  • Public toilets
  • Motorhome parking area
  • Parking in the area

Services

  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Boutique
  • Wifi Internet access
  • Tourist routes
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Animation
  • Children's entertainment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Show

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Accessible tourism

Adapted service: Not wheelchair accessible

Address

81370 Saint-Sulpice
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