Legendary castleAude
Château d'Aguilar
Tuchan
Dimensions
double concentric curtain wall
Period
12th century
What stands there
hexagonal towers of Aragonese influence
Overlooking the vine-growing plain of Tuchan, this castle of pale golden stone with its double curtain wall passed under royal control in 1262. Its hexagonal towers, of Aragonese influence, set it architecturally apart from the other royal fortresses of the Corbières.
Getting there : Admission charge
Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.
Ambient sound
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