Schools and leisure centers

School visits and leisure centers

The Public Development Service of the Château fort – Pyrenean Museum designs and implements the public policy of the heritage site.

We offer a varied educational offering (storytelling, guided tours, creative workshops), activities adapted according to the cycles (1st and 2nd degree), all in a lively and interactive way.

Link to the online program

We remain at your disposal for any requests for information or reservations related to our educational offer and open to your proposals for educational activities.

For organizational reasons, only tour reservations made in writing are accepted depending on service availability.

Public Services - Contact: Marie-Pierre Barrère / 05 62 42 37 36 / chateaufort.museepyreneen@ville-lourdes.fr

Guided tour of the castle's defensive systems

Depending on the cycle, children are led to understand the different functions of the Castle:

- its operation and the usefulness of the different defense systems

- but also to observe and read on the walls the evolution of the castle, from its role as a county residence to a military stronghold.

Guided tour duration: approximately 1 hour

Discovery of the castle or the museum for toddlers

Two stories allow you to visit the castle or the museum in a gentle way.

""The Adventures of Petronilla"" to discover the site's fortifications.

"Whose is it?"» (Whose is it?), the adventure story of a mouse that allows children to discover the animals of the Pyrenees and collectibles such as bells.

Guided tour duration: approximately 30 minutes

EAC projects in partnership with the National Education system

The Public Service also offers projects linked to the IEN65.

Guided tour duration: approximately 30 minutes

- the Mountain Project: for one year, two CM2/6th grade classes work on the fauna and flora of the Pyrenees.

- L'objècte mistèri : project promoting the Occitan language and culture.