Family visits

Are you visiting the castle of Castenau-Bretenoux with your family? Discover all our offers !

Enfants courants sur les terrasses du château avec des petits chevaux de bois

Visits and activities

Discover our family activities

  • Play detective in the apartments

At the apartment entrances, don't hesitate to ask for the children's game made by our team of guides!

  • Don't miss the guided tours and activities offered by our mediators during the vacations.

To discover the castle while having fun, the "Family Rendez-vous", "Monument jeu d'enfant" and "Contes et Histoires" will offer you unforgettable moments of discovery.

  • Don't forget our special events!

Our activities organized with the Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux d'Occitanie (Occitan League for the Protection of Birds) and our theatrical tours will delight young and old alike.

Take a look at our agenda.

Une médiatrice du château en costume lisant un livre aux enfants costumés lors d'une visite contée
Une visite contée au château de Castelnau-Bretenoux

© Centre des monuments nationaux

Visit tips

Access

The municipal parking lot is located below the castle/monument. It's a 5-10 minute walk from the parking lot to the castle entrance.

For scheduled events, please arrive at the reception/ticket office at least 15 minutes before the event is due to start.

Enjoy the outdoors and a unique panorama !

Ideal  to stretch your legs after a long drive !

Stroll along the grassy terraces and climb to the top of the artillery tower for breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys...

Where to eat ?

Picnics are not permitted inside the château. However, we recommend you take advantage of the view and the tables on the esplanade at the foot of the château, or wander through the village of Prudhomat to find a pleasant picnic spot and extend your visit!

The village restaurants will also welcome you for a more comfortable break.

Find out more about restaurants

Free admission

The entrance is free for children under 18 years old. Take advantage of it!

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Visit conditions

Visit with complete peace of mind !

  • Strollers are allowed in the outdoor areas, outside the apartments.
  • A changing table is available in the monument's sanitary facilities, located in the former stables. Don't hesitate to ask our staff for more information.