Queribus Chateau at an altitude of 728 Metres on
the Grau de Maury pass. Last to fall in 1255 first
mentioned in 1020. One of the five sons of
Carcassonne built to defend the city. Its said that
it is full of subterranean passages where wind
sweeps through like a long sigh. The horse track
leads to Foix on the famous Sentier trail.
the Grau de Maury pass. Last to fall in 1255 first
mentioned in 1020. One of the five sons of
Carcassonne built to defend the city. Its said that
it is full of subterranean passages where wind
sweeps through like a long sigh. The horse track
leads to Foix on the famous Sentier trail.
Arques Cathare castle near the Holiday
Apartment Accommodation in Rennes les Bains. A
four cornered donjon. First mentioned in 1011 the
dungeon is still intact an outstanding example of
Gothic military architecture. The village 2km
away was burnt by the Spanish in 1546.
Apartment Accommodation in Rennes les Bains. A
four cornered donjon. First mentioned in 1011 the
dungeon is still intact an outstanding example of
Gothic military architecture. The village 2km
away was burnt by the Spanish in 1546.
Peyreperteuse the largest ruined Cathare castle.
Occupied from the start of the 1st century BC at a
height of 800m was first mentioned in 1070. Owned
by Catalan Counts of Barcelona. It offers the finest
example of medieval military architecture in Aude.
Occupied from the start of the 1st century BC at a
height of 800m was first mentioned in 1070. Owned
by Catalan Counts of Barcelona. It offers the finest
example of medieval military architecture in Aude.
Rennes Le Chateau near the Holiday Villa
Accommodation at Serres. Discover it's secret. Here
the local priest Berenger Sauniere mysteriously
amassed wealth. Many controversial books have been
written about this tiny village including 'The Holy
Blood The Holy Grail' by author Henry Lincoln. The
Da Vinci Code has its origin here too.
Accommodation at Serres. Discover it's secret. Here
the local priest Berenger Sauniere mysteriously
amassed wealth. Many controversial books have been
written about this tiny village including 'The Holy
Blood The Holy Grail' by author Henry Lincoln. The
Da Vinci Code has its origin here too.
Puivert Chateau conquered in 1210 by Simon de
Montfort. Comprising of old 12th Century and new
14th century architecture. The coat of arms of the
Bruyere family is emblessonrd above the keep.
Montfort. Comprising of old 12th Century and new
14th century architecture. The coat of arms of the
Bruyere family is emblessonrd above the keep.
Montsegur 1207m most famous Cathare castle of
them all. In 1247 210 Cathars chose to be burnt at
the foot of the 'The Pog' (mount) rather than
denounce their faith.
them all. In 1247 210 Cathars chose to be burnt at
the foot of the 'The Pog' (mount) rather than
denounce their faith.
Puilaurens Castle near Holiday Gite Accommodation
in Axat. Altitude of 697 Metres great views of the
Viaduct at Lapradelle and Boulzane valley. White
Lady's Tower has a communication tube drilled into
the wall to talk to the upper floor.
in Axat. Altitude of 697 Metres great views of the
Viaduct at Lapradelle and Boulzane valley. White
Lady's Tower has a communication tube drilled into
the wall to talk to the upper floor.
Carcassonne a magnificent fortified city and
medieval town. More than 50 towers! A UNESCO
World Heritage site. Built by the Trencavel the
Viscounts of Carcassonne in the 12th Century.
Named after Lady Carcass who sounded (sonne)
trumpets to alert Charlemagne.
medieval town. More than 50 towers! A UNESCO
World Heritage site. Built by the Trencavel the
Viscounts of Carcassonne in the 12th Century.
Named after Lady Carcass who sounded (sonne)
trumpets to alert Charlemagne.
SOUTH FRANCE CATHAR CASTLES
The Apartment in Rennes Les Bains, Villa in Serres both near Rennes le Chateau and Gite in
Axat are all in the heart of the Pays Cathare Region. Unique to the Aude department these
castles although seemingly inaccessible can easily be reached on foot. Equally they can be
enjoyed for a Summer or Winter vacation.
Follow the Albigensian crusade of the 12th Century and discover the tragic fate of 600,000
men, women and children. 300 years of persecution culminating in a 40 year war finally
eradicated the Cathare people from Aude Languedoc Roussillon South France. The peace
treaty of Meaux in 1229 forced them to seek refuge in isolated forts high in the Pyrenees.
These ruined fortresses have survived through the ages and bathe in a rare light in different
corners of the Aude landscape. www.france-for-visitors
The Apartment in Rennes Les Bains, Villa in Serres both near Rennes le Chateau and Gite in
Axat are all in the heart of the Pays Cathare Region. Unique to the Aude department these
castles although seemingly inaccessible can easily be reached on foot. Equally they can be
enjoyed for a Summer or Winter vacation.
Follow the Albigensian crusade of the 12th Century and discover the tragic fate of 600,000
men, women and children. 300 years of persecution culminating in a 40 year war finally
eradicated the Cathare people from Aude Languedoc Roussillon South France. The peace
treaty of Meaux in 1229 forced them to seek refuge in isolated forts high in the Pyrenees.
These ruined fortresses have survived through the ages and bathe in a rare light in different
corners of the Aude landscape. www.france-for-visitors
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