France · Castles & Palaces

8-Hour Castle Tour in Cucugnan with Quéribus and Peyrepertuse

8 Hours Round trip from 11350 Cucugnan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Château de Quéribus, a ruined castle in the commune of Cucugnan
02 Take in the landscapes of the upper valley of Aude and the Corbières
03 Visit Château de Peyrepertuse, occupied since Roman times from the beginning of the 1st century BC
04 Enjoy a wine tasting in a region famous for full-bodied red wine

Visit the magnificent Château de Quéribus and Château de Peyrepertuse in France on this 8-hour tour. Marvel at these ancient castles and their vast surroundings as you explore the dramatic landscapes of the upper valley of Aude and the Corbières. The experience ends with a wine tasting in an area renowned for its full-bodied red wines.

Enjoy the landscape of the upper valley of Aude and the Corbières.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages Catalan, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Quéribus, Peyrepertuse, and Wine Tasting

Visit the magnificent castle of Quéribus, a ruined castle in the commune of Cucugnan.
Enjoy the landscape of the upper valley of Aude and the Corbières. There are around five castles in this region, which were strategically placed to defend the French border until 1659.
Head to Peyrepertuse Castle, which was occupied during Roman times from the beginning of the 1st century BC.
End the tour with a wine tasting, as the area is famous for its full-bodied red wine.