In 1210, it was invaded and occupied by Simon de Montfort, whose soldiers took and held the owner Raymond de Termes in a dark dungeon in the Carcassonne. Militarily, the castle lay dormant for the next 30 years, until Raymond's son Oliver de Termes took back the castle in the brief revolt  against the crusaders.
In 1210, it was conquered and occupied by Simon de Montfort, whose soldiers captured and held the owner Raymond de Termes in a dark dungeon in Carcassonne. Militarily, the castle remained inactive for the next 30 years, until Raymond's son Oliver de Termes recaptured the castle during a brief uprising against the crusaders.