Carrouges, France
14th century
Radepont, France
1570
Cany Barville, France
1640-1646
Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc, France
1653-1655
Gaillon, France
1502-1550
Breuil-en-Auge, France
16th century
Ducey, France
17th century
Conches-en-Ouche, France
1034
Fleury-la-Forêt, France
1595
Saint-Maurice-d'Ételan, France
1494
Verneuil-sur-Avre, France
13th century
Vire, France
11th century
Montfort-sur-Risle, France
1035
Chambois, France
12th century
Mortrée, France
15th century
Ivry-la-Bataille, France
960 AD
Galleville, France
1678
Château-sur-Epte, France
1097
Pontécoulant, France
16th century
Saint-Christophe-le-Jajolet, France
18th 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.