Kipfenberg Castle, Kipfenberg, Germany

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Janet Breeze (10 months ago)
I had planned to stop here for lunch on a cycling tour as the reviews are good, Unfortunately it was closed and is only open for lunch at weekends. Today, May 7th. Opening hours are not displayed on the website, it would be useful to do so.

Sabina Akhundova (3 years ago)
everything was very nice, big room, newly renovated, nice owners, delicious food. only there was no air conditioner; ( the place is very beautiful. I stayed with my family for 1 day. I decided to add one more. It was beautiful) thank you

Tom Mawn (7 years ago)
While bicycle touring along the Altmuhltal Radweg, we stopped for lunch. Excellent, crispy yet tender schnitzel, lusciously seasoned lamb shank that fell off the bone and melted in your mouth, richly flavored potato salad, and for desert, homemade, meringue topped, rhubarb kuchen, which, although we were full from our entrees, we somehow managed to make disappear as soon as it touched the table. Excellent service, great patio dining under umbrellas, and clean restrooms. This was a real find, do not miss it.

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.

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