Musée historique et archéologique de Montségur
Municipal museum housed in the village town hall, displaying finds from excavations of the Cathar castle and the Pog de Montségur.
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About the museum
The museum is in the town hall building in the heart of the village, about 1.5 km from the castle car park. It shows part of the finds unearthed since 1964 during excavations on the castle mountain.
The display cases hold a significant group of arrowheads linked to the siege of 1243-1244, along with everyday objects such as jugs, knives, coins, dice and belt buckles. Models trace the castle's development, and panels explain Catharism in the Ariège.
The castle site and the museum are run directly by the commune of Montségur. The castle entrance ticket also gives access to the museum; the museum can also be visited on its own with a separate ticket.
Highlights
- Arrowheads from the siege of 1243-1244
- Everyday objects from the castle: jugs, knives, coins, dice
- Models of the castle's development
- Panels on Catharism in the Ariège
Permanent exhibition
- Collection permanente : le mobilier des fouilles du château – Arrowheads from the siege of 1243-1244, everyday objects, models of the castle and panels on Catharism in the Ariège.
- Operated by
- Commune de Montségur
- Visitors per year
- approx. 34,120
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
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| Reduced | €2.50Members of an association approved by the commune, job seekers, students and people with disabilities, on proof |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15: €2. Free for children under 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2.50On proof. |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50On proof. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €3 per personAdult rate from 20 paid entries; school groups aged 6 to 15: €1.50 per person. |
| Private guided tour for an adult group (supplement per group) | €55Minimum of 20 people; school rate on request. The commune has its own guides. |
The castle ticket also gives access to the museum at the same price (duo ticket); the museum can also be visited with a separate ticket. Free for journalists and Ministry of Culture staff on presentation of their professional card. Payment by cash, cheque or bank card; Chèques-Vacances are not accepted.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Only one room in two is accessible to people with disabilities, with a ramp for the first level only (information from the Occitanie Musées network).
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There are two car parks near the village. Car park P2, at the south exit of the village towards Bélesta, takes coaches and motorhomes; motorhomes may not park in car park P1.
The museum is in the town hall building, about 1.5 km from the castle car park, and a path links the castle with the village. For coaches, the commune recommends arriving via Lavelanet rather than Bélesta.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Public toilets are available in the village of Montségur.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The visit takes 20 to 60 minutes depending on your interests. Guided tours for groups of at least 20 people can be booked through the town hall; a smaller group pays the minimum rate for 20 people. |
