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The origins of Oberranna Castle are unknown, but it existed already in 1070. Leopold III, Margrave of Austria, built Leopold III, Margrave of Austria, built an independent Romanesque fortified church adjacent to the castle. The castle was enlarged to the current size in 1560 by Georg von Neidegg.
Oberanna Castle has never been conquered and is well-preserved. Today it is private owned.
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.