Château de Puivert

The first mention of a castle in Puivert dates back to 1170. This earlier complex belonged to the Congost family, who were sympathetic to the Cathars. During the Albigensian Crusade, the castle was besieged by the troops of Thomas Pons de Bruyère at the end of 1210 and capitulated after only three days. In the early 14th century, Thomas de Bruyère, the grandson of the besieger, and his wife Isabelle of Melun had the current castle rebuilt immediately east of the old complex. The coats of arms of the builders can still be seen today on the Gothic entrance portal of the keep. Since 1907, the Château de Puivert has been classified as a Monument historique.

Puivert Castle is located at approximately 590 meters above sea level in the commune of Puivert in the Aude department, a region in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

The castle ruin is privately owned but accessible to visitors. The keep and parts of the curtain wall are preserved. Inside the keep, the castle chapel and the Hall of Musicians can be explored, which owes its name to the carved corbels depicting musicians. From the roof of the keep, a view of the surrounding area is offered.