Squatting on a low hill near the village of Tuchan, Aguilar features six corner turrets and a hexagonal outer wall. It’s the smallest of the Cathar castles and in a fairly poor state of repair. The castle is 35km northwest of Perpignan via the D12.
Château d’Aguilar
Roussillon
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