Falbygden Museum

Peter Hunt (2 years ago)
Great small museum focused on the rich local history dating back to setlers after the last ice age, well made exhibts and information in multiple languages. There is a area for smaller children to play and learn. Also it's free !

Bart Waterschoot (2 years ago)
Free museum on the archeological finds in the area. Very friendly staff. Nice to spend a few minutes, not worth a large detour though

ST (3 years ago)
A pleasant experience overall.

Mike Heath (4 years ago)
Better than I expected. From dinosaurs to the modern day. Free entry. Free quiz. Books for sale.

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Château de Foix

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.