Kolding, Denmark
12th century
Nykøbing Mors, Denmark
1370
Gentofte, Denmark
c. 1176
Marstal, Denmark
1738
Nørre Alslev, Denmark
c. 1300
Dragør, Denmark
1731
Nordborg, Denmark
c. 1250
Sønderborg, Denmark
13th century
Gistrup, Denmark
12th century
Sulsted, Denmark
1150-1200
Sindal, Denmark
1580-1600
Hedensted, Denmark
1152-1160
Nexø, Denmark
ca. 1346
Herning, Denmark
c. 1140
Gedser, Denmark
c. 1350
Sjællands Odde, Denmark
14th century
Haslev, Denmark
12th century
Stege, Denmark
1743
Augustenborg, Denmark
c. 1200
Roskilde, Denmark
c. 1100
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.