Tallinn, Estonia
1894-1900
Tallinn, Estonia
1820-1827
Tartu, Estonia
1783
Kuressaare, Estonia
1790
Illuka, Estonia
1891
Narva, Estonia
1890-1898
Rakvere, Estonia
1898-1900
Häädemeeste, Estonia
1872
Tartu, Estonia
1914-1917
Muhu, Estonia
1864-1866
Paldiski, Estonia
1784-1787
Värska, Estonia
1904
Varbla, Estonia
1889
Kohila, Estonia
1901
Mustvee, Estonia
1861-1864
Valga, Estonia
1897-1898
Tahkuranna, Estonia
1872
Märjamaa, Estonia
1889
Kihelkonna, Estonia
1867
Räpina, Estonia
1829-1833
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.