Kungsbacka, Sweden
13th century
Vassmolösa, Sweden
13th century
Rödeby, Sweden
c. 1200
Nyköping, Sweden
15th century
Lidköping, Sweden
c. 1100
Söne, Sweden
c. 1190
Norsholm, Sweden
12th century
Rimbo, Sweden
12th century
Lille Skensved, Sweden
1150–1200
Ronneby, Sweden
13th century
Nyköping, Sweden
13th century
Norrtälje, Sweden
c. 1300
Sigtuna, Sweden
13th century
Norrköping, Sweden
12th century
Hjo, Sweden
12th century
Hjo, Sweden
17th century
Hjo, Sweden
15th century
Byske, Sweden
1870-1872
Strängnäs, Sweden
12th century
Strängnäs, Sweden
12th 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.