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Château d’Agel
Restored Medieval Cathar Castle in France

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The Château d’Agel is a medieval castle In the heart the Languedoc region with a long history stretching back before the Cathar period. It lies in the Minervois region, nestled at the foot of the Black Mountains.

The oldest part of the present chateau dates from the 12th century. The château is one of a line of fortified castles built by vassals of the Count of Toulouse and used to resist the Albigensian crusaders in the 13th century.

Today this is just about the only Cathar Castle that you are able to stay in. the restored and modernised castle is in private hands, and available for private hire: exclusive use, weddings, private events, corporate events and as a film location.

 


Address:
Château d’Agel
Agel 34210
Hérault
France

Contact
Martine Ecal-Besse
Telephone from the UK: 00 33 4 68 91 37 74
Telephone from the US: 010 33 4 68 91 37 74
Telephone from France: 04 68 91 37 74
Telephone from other countries: +33 (0)4 68 91 37 74

Fax: 04 68 91 12 76
Website: http://www.chateaudagel.fr
e-mail: contact@chateaudagel.com

 

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