La Couvertoirade - visite de la cité Templière Hospitalière La Couvertoirade Heritage
This listed and protected fortified village is home to remarkable treasures: the Hospitaller Church, the medieval ramparts, the 12th-century Templar Castle, the communal bread oven, the lavogne (traditional stone watering pond), the mill, and a maze of narrow streets lined with elegant townhouses, traditional Causses stone houses, and charming little shops.
TOURS
Guided Tours
Accompanied by one of our guides, discover this exceptional heritage site, built by the Knights Templar and later occupied by the Knights Hospitaller. Travel back in time from the 12th to the 15th century as you explore the village's fascinating history.
Every alleyway, monument, and hidden corner has a story to tell, which your guide will bring to life during a walking tour lasting approximately 1 hour.
⇒ BOOK AN ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR
Audio Guides Available
Audio guides are available to rent for self-guided visits.
Self-Guided Visit
On the first floor, take a seat and enjoy a 20-minute introductory film telling the story of the village through the memories and testimonies of its inhabitants.
Before accessing the ramparts, informative display panels beneath the exhibition hall's vaulted ceiling explain the history of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller, as well as the architecture of La Couvertoirade.
As you walk along the ramparts, enjoy breathtaking views over the medieval village and its landmarks: the church, the Templar castle, the cobbled streets, the mill, and, in the distance, the Cévennes Mountains. While passing through the round towers, don't miss the arrow slits and loopholes, remarkable reminders of the village's medieval defensive system.
Visit duration: approximately 45 minutes.
Only half of the ramparts are accessible to visitors.
Pets are not allowed.
Please note: Paid parking helps fund the preservation and maintenance of this small fortified village, which is home to just 25 residents.
Classements & Labels
Capacities & Services
Capacity50 Person(s)
Languages
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Equipments and services
- Animaux non admis
- Audioguides
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Guided tours
- Picnic area
- Prestation - En partie à l'extérieur et en partie couverte
- Projection room
- Shop
- Toilets
- Visite libre
Activities
- Temporary exhibitions
Opening & Prices
opening times
- from 01 january 2026 to 31 december 2026
- from 01 july 2026 to 31 august 2026
Everyday : from 10h00 to 18h30
- from 01 september 2026 to 30 september 2026
- from 01 october 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
Rates
Rates 2026
- Adult elf guided tour : 3,00€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Children self guided tour : 8,00€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Children self guided tour : 2,00€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Adult Guided tour : 8,00€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Children guided tour : 5,00€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Single adult : 9,50€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Single child : 25,00€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Single child : 6,00€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Produits : 5,00€from 01 april 2026 to 11 novembre 2026
- Single adult : Single adultfrom 01 january 2026 to 31 december 2026
Methods of payment
Carte bancaire - Cheque - Holiday voucher - Cash
Contacts
Establishment
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Service Patrimoine
Maison de la Scipione
12230 La Couvertoirade - +33 (0)5 65 58 55 59
- lacouvertoirade@templiers-larzac.com
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