Limbricht, Netherlands
11th century
Egmond-Binnen, Netherlands
920/1935
Boazum, Netherlands
12th century
Rosmalen, Netherlands
c. 1300
Bedum, Netherlands
c. 1050
Bellingwolde, Netherlands
1527
Deinum, Netherlands
13th century
Jorwert, Netherlands
12th century
Wyns, Netherlands
1200
Damwâld, Netherlands
12th century
Damwâld, Netherlands
1200
Dronrijp, Netherlands
1504
Oudega, Netherlands
12th century
Bears, Netherlands
13th century
Burgum, Netherlands
c. 1100
Blije, Netherlands
1540
Susteren, Netherlands
714 AD
Rinsumageast, Netherlands
11th century
Jistrum, Netherlands
c. 1230
Exmorra, Netherlands
13th 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.