Arras, France
1667-1672
Longwy, France
1678
Villefranche-de-Conflent, France
1681
Briançon, France
1692
Besançon, France
1668-1711
Blaye, France
1689-1692
Camaret-sur-Mer, France
1693-1696
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
1628
Tatihou, France
1694
Ciboure, France
17th century
Neuf-Brisach, France
1698
Villefranche de Conflent, France
1681
Antibes, France
1565
Mont-Dauphin, France
1692
Le Perthus, France
1675
Cussac-Fort-Médoc, France
1689-1690
Saint-Martin-de-Ré, France
1681
Mont-Louis, France
1679
Blaye, France
1693
Bayonne, France
1670s
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.