History, Visit, Cinema Making-off
Constructed in the 12th century by the Congost family, converts to the Cathar faith, Château de Puivert welcomed many artists. During the crusade against the heretics, the château was captured within 3 days. The occupants are said to have escaped via an underground passageway. Thomas de Bruyère, the new Lord of Puivert, then started to construct extensions. Let us now explore a castle that exudes an aura of serenity, harmony and power.
The 'Old Château', visible from the dungeons, corresponds to the primitive castle from the days of the crusade. Water flowed during mass in a liturgical font, a rare architectural feature. Legend would have it that the château hosted an annual poetry and music contest, giving troubadours an opportunity to pit their skills. One room in the château bears witness to this; it features sculptures of musicians with their instruments. Troubadour Peire d’Alvernha wrote: "This song was composed to the sound of bagpipes at Puivert, amidst fun and laughter."
It is said that Dame Blanche, a princess from Aragon who always wore white, lived in the château. She decided to end her days and is said to have cried so much from a broken heart that she caused the level of the lake to rise. The natural damn burst, provoking a natural catastrophe that flushed away everything in the valley and flooded Mirepoix. Château de Puivert is the stuff of dreams and has been used as a film set.
THE VISIT
Tour Porte
Tour du Quayre
Tour Bossue
Tour Gailharde
Donjon Keep
Salle des Gardes Guard Room
La Chapelle Chapel
Musicians’ Room
Cornemuse
Tambourin
Rebec
Luth
Guiterne
Orgue portatif
Psaltérion
Vièle à archet
Cinema Making-off
The 9th Gate / Roman Polanski
La Passion Béatrice / Bertrand Tavernier
Lady Godiva / Wicky Jewson
6 audio versions : OCCITAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, ITALIAN, GERMAN.
Musique originale : OC
Durée totale : 13 minutes
This new concept comprises an envelope, a mini-DVD and a postcard for sending a personal message. Simply stick a stamp on the envelope at the normal letter rate, then pop it in a post box. The postcard measures 10.5cm x 15cm.
The mini-DVD can be viewed on any DVD player,
gaming devices, PC or MAC.
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