Hörby, Sweden
early 1600s
Kristianstad, Sweden
1637
Barsebäck, Sweden
16th century
Svedala, Sweden
18th century
Börringe, Sweden
1763
Munka-ljungby, Sweden
1731
Flen, Sweden
1622-1626
Våxtorp, Sweden
1801
Trosa, Sweden
1728
Nyköping, Sweden
1766-1771
Strängnäs, Sweden
1590s
Skärblacka, Sweden
17th century
Ronneby, Sweden
1772
Boden, Sweden
1901-1916
Hjo, Sweden
1773-1776
Tidaholm, Sweden
1775
Uddevalla V, Sweden
5th century
Simrishamn, Sweden
12th century
The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.
In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.