Chateau de Foix, France
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arby101ca
N 42° 57.940 E 001° 36.282
31T E 386207 N 4757946
Chateau de Foix, the castle of the Counts de Foix was a key center of resistance by the Counts de Foix and the Cathars against the Albigensian Crusade. The three towers are distinctive landmarks.
Waymark Code: WM8QMG
Location: France
Date Posted: 05/03/2010
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In 1034, the Chateau de Foix became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in mediaeval military history. For the next two centruies, it was the home to the Counts de Foix who led the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians. The county became a privileged refuge for persecuted Cathars.
The castle was beseiged by Simon de Montfort in 1211 and 1212 but resisted the assault, unlike Bézier and Carcassonne where thousands were massacred.
The castle is now a regional museum and admitance was free.
Accessibility: Partial access
Condition: Intact
Admission Charge?: no
Website: [Web Link]
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