Description
A la limite départementale de l’Aude et des Pyrénées-Orientales, Puilaurens demeura longtemps le château-fort le plus méridional du royaume de France. Situé à près de 700 mètres d’altitude, ce château domine le village de Lapradelle, au milieu d’une forêt de sapins. Petit parking prés de l'entrée principale avec wc et table pique-nique, également 1 grand parking et petite aire de stationnement le long du chemin qui mène à l'entrée principale
The Camper’s take
Free parking at 700m altitude near Puilaurens castle, surrounded by fir forest. Multiple parking areas available, terrain varies in slope. Stunning views of the illuminated castle at night. Very quiet, perfect for hiking. Public restrooms and picnic tables available, but closed at night. 24-hour parking authorized by municipal decree.
Highlights
- Stunning views of the illuminated castle
- Very quiet, waking up to birdsong
- Direct access to marked hikes and a castle visit
- Several parking areas available
Good to know
- Sloped terrain, soft ground/risk of getting stuck during heavy rain.
- Toilets closed at night and outside the castle’s opening hours
- Heavy mosquito presence during the season
- Narrow and winding access road.
Motorhome access : Suitable for motorhomes. Narrow, winding access road uphill. Parking areas on a slope. No difficult maneuvering but watch for road width.
Facilities
Activities nearby
Opening hours
Ouvert toute l'année
Street View
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What facilities are available?
Available: Bins, Toilets.
When is it open?
Ouvert toute l'année
What can you do nearby?
Nearby: Motorcycling, Fishing, Hiking, Sightseeing.