Aabenraa, Denmark
c. 1450
Kolding, Denmark
12th century
Sorø, Denmark
c. 1170
Ærøskøbing, Denmark
12th century
Kettinge, Denmark
1200-1250
Sakskobing, Denmark
c. 1200
Horslunde, Denmark
13th century
Nakskov, Denmark
14th century
Maribo, Denmark
12th century
Sønderborg, Denmark
13th century
Toreby, Denmark
c. 1200
Haderslev, Denmark
13th century
Vejle, Denmark
12th century
Sønderborg, Denmark
c. 1200
Vejle, Denmark
c. 1150
Neksø, Denmark
ca. 1200
Nakskov, Denmark
c. 1200
Nakskov, Denmark
13th century
Fårvang, Denmark
1246-1249
Horslunde, Denmark
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.