Kose, Estonia
1350
Noarootsi, Estonia
1500
Läänemaa, Estonia
1260's
Lihula, Estonia
ca. 1500
Türi, Estonia
ca. 1300
Saaremaa, Estonia
ca. 1261
Läänemaa, Estonia
16th century
Saaremaa, Estonia
13th century
Taebla, Estonia
13th century
Rannu, Estonia
15th century
Rõngu, Estonia
14th century
Puhja, Estonia
14th century
Simuna, Estonia
13th century
Kadrina, Estonia
1450-1490
Kolga-Jaani, Estonia
14th century
Halliste, Estonia
15th century
Kõo, Estonia
13th century
Tarvastu, Estonia
14th 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.