Château vicomtal Saint-Pierre de Fenouillet — Attraction in Prades

Very much a ruin, but with a few surviving features (barrel vaults) and, in Spring, replete with wildflowers and bumblebees. A suggested day walk would start (and finish) at Notre Dame de Laval (where there is parking), follow the Gorges de Saint Jaume (spectacular and cool on a hot day) to the old mill, then climb to the village proper and the chateau. The village is charming and there are public toilets in good order. The Tour Sabarda on the hill opposite the Chateau is worth the walk for the view alone. And all...

Part of a walking circuit or a visit in its own right. The old Chateau conjours up in your mind history from the old times, explanatory signing is good (all in French) and the walk around the ruins is safe and not too difficuly. The slope is harder coming down than going up. Magnificent views all around. Drinking water available in village, otherwise you need to be self sufficient for your visit. Can be reached with 2 minutes from the village car park, 45 minutes from the...

4* for the ruins but 5* if you get there with the lovely walk up the gorge. These castles are magnificent and the region...