Musée d'archéologie de Montségur
Montségur · Ariège · Occitanie
The Montségur Archaeology Museum is a site museum located in rural Ariège territory. Situated in the village of Montségur in Occitanie, it is set within a historical context marked by Catharism and the presence of the fortress that dominates the landscape. The museum occupies a village building and offers a short visit, adaptable according to visitors' interests. It operates seasonally, with extended opening hours during the summer period. The site constitutes a heritage complex integrating the castle and its archaeological excavations, for which guided tours are offered.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–19:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–19:00
- Friday
- 10:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
32 Rue du Village, 09300 Montségur, France
Phone number
05 61 01 10 27Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Luzenac-Garanou, 14 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
85 min by car from Carcassonne.
Nearest station
Luzenac-Garanou, 14 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
85 min by car from Carcassonne.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Mady de la Giraudière (7.6 km), Le Tiers-lieu (18.7 km).
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