Saissac castle
Romantic ruins facing the plain, on the southern slope of the Montagne Noire.
Perched on the edge of the Montagne Noire, Saissac castle overlooks the plains of the Lauragais and the Carcassès. Its ruins and the surrounding village make a peaceful stop, to combine with Lastours or Cabrespine.
For your visit
Check opening periods with the official websites before you travel.
In the same category
The Aude and the surrounding area
The four castles of Lastours
Four castles lined up on a rocky spur, above the Orbiel gorges.
The Canal du Midi in Carcassonne
A 17th-century UNESCO-listed waterway, ideal for a walk, a bike ride or a boat trip.
The giant chasm of Cabrespine
A huge cavern to discover from overhanging balconies, including a glass balcony.
