Hoogstraten, Belgium
1687
Kortenberg, Belgium
c. 1095
Jette, Belgium
1095
Denée, Belgium
1893
Malle, Belgium
1794
Amay, Belgium
1189
Mettet, Belgium
919 AD
Gistel, Belgium
12th century/1891
Gesves, Belgium
1231
Oudenaarde, Belgium
1063
Amay, Belgium
1244
Aiseau-Presles, Belgium
1187
Chevetogne, Belgium
1939
Arlon, Belgium
c. 1247
Ghent, Belgium
1257
Affligem, Belgium
1062
Brecht, Belgium
1236
Bruges, Belgium
1100/1898
Éghezée, Belgium
1222
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.