Slagelse, Denmark
1863-1864
Faxe, Denmark
1790s
Glamsbjerg, Denmark
1783
Kalundborg, Denmark
1743
Bandholm, Denmark
1866
Tranekær, Denmark
1845-1846
Kirke Hyllinge, Denmark
1841
Maribo, Denmark
1804
Regstrup, Denmark
1861
Mørkøv, Denmark
c. 1588
Praesto, Denmark
1673
Vordingborg, Denmark
1868-1870
Mørkøv, Denmark
1577
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.