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Information sheet : school groups
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This ancient fortress, never conquered, is classed as a Historical Monument. From the high ramparts, the panorama over the city, the Sanctuaires and the Pyrénées, is exceptional. At the foot of the XIVth century keep, there is a botanical garden with unique miniatures. In the Museum, known as the Museum of France, visit the largest collections on the history of the French and Spanish Pyrenees
The castle fort and its Pyrenean museum
25, rue du Fort
65100 LOURDES
Tel : +33 (0)5-62-42-37-37
Fax : +33 (0)5-62-42-37-44
Email : chateaufort.museepyreneen@orange.fr
Plan d'accès
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Opening hours
Allow a minimum of one hour for your visit
Open all the year (except 1 January, 1 and 11 November and 25 December)
From 1 April to 30 September
09.00-12.00
13.30-18.30
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From 1 October to 31 March
09.00-12.00
14.00-18.00 (17.00 on Fridays) |
non-stop: mid-July to the end of Augustt
Ticket office closes
Museum and castle: 50 min before closing
End of half day: 30 min before closing
Additional facilities (by arrangement)
- themed visit to the castle and/or museum
- to provide better working conditions, the service includes a with a room dedicated to school groups including seating for 50 and teaching equipment (back projector, paper board, etc.)
- accessibility to the site for handicapped persons is one of our priorities, please contact us for details of the facilities available.
Charges for 2008
Pupils under 6 yrs: .............................................................................................. free
Pupils from 6 to 18 yrs: ........................................ .............................................. 2.50 €
Accompanying adults, teachers, driver (1 for 15 children) : ............................. free
Other accompanying adults: ............................................................................... 4.50 €
Bookings
. Guided tours
Contact : Marie-Pierre BARRERE
Tel : +33 (0).62.42.37.37
Other museum services
Scientific centre: open to the public on Wednesday and Thursday by arrangement: from 9.00 to 11.30 and from 14.00 to 16.00
Contact : Agnès MENGELLE
Tel : +33 (0).62.42.37.37
Scientific adviser and curator
The shop stocks : postcards, a selection of books for children and adults, products based on the collections
Tel : +33 (0).62.42.37.41 / Fax : +33 (0).62.94.55.23
Accessibility
Accessibility to the site for handicapped persons is one of our priorities, please contact us for details of the facilities available.
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