Étampes, France
1130-1150
Thomery, France
1859
Sigy, France
14th century
Montfort-l'Amaury, France
1815
Janvry, France
1600-1650
Bouray-sur-Juine, France
1632-1635
Bourron-Marlotte, France
16th century
Bouville, France
1291
Condécourt, France
1668-1696
Ballancourt-sur-Essonne, France
1620
Nangis, France
1436
Jouars-Pontchartrain, France
1633-1662
Diant, France
13th century
Boissy-Saint-Léger, France
17th century
Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
17th century
Villecerf, France
11th century
Maule, France
16th century
Louveciennes, France
2008
Rosny-sur-Seine, France
c. 1598
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.