Jelling, Denmark
10th century
Hobro, Denmark
10th century
Odense, Denmark
975 AD
Knebel, Denmark
3300 BC
Slagelse, Denmark
10th century
Askeby, Denmark
3500 BC
Nibe, Denmark
3500-2800 BC
Logstor, Denmark
10th century
Gudme, Denmark
200 AD
Østermarie, Denmark
c. 1100 BC
Lejre, Denmark
550 - 1000 AD
Hedehusene, Denmark
700-800 AD
Neksø, Denmark
3000 BC
Jyllinge, Denmark
c. 730 AD
Bredsten, Denmark
100-200 AD
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.