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The Top 11 Castles around Foix

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 11

beautiful castles to choose from around Foix. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Roquefixade Castle

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The castle can be visited for free. However, the main part is temporarily closed due to renovation work.
The view is also worth a visit.

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Montségur Castle

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Montségur Castle is located at an altitude of 1200 metres and is the symbol of the Cathars and of the resistance against the French occupiers. The castle could hold 500 …

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View of Montségur Castle

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In 1243, the Castle of Montségur was the main stronghold of the Cathars. During the Third Albigensian Crusade, the Crusader army besieged the castle, initially unsuccessfully. Catapults could not be …

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Foix Castle

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Nice place with an imposing castle.
Changeable history.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foix?wprov=sfla1 and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Foix?wprov=sfla1

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Foix

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Located at the crossroads of the Ariège and Arget rivers, the town of Foix is overlooked by its magnificent castle. At the gates of the Ariège Pyrenees, the medieval city …

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View of the Château d'Usson

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Usson Castle, located on the border between Aude and Ariège, emerges from the high Pyrenean forests on a rocky spur at an altitude of 920m above the Aude and Bruyante …

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Lordat Castle

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A huge fortress extends over the mountain above Lordat, which was named in a document as early as 970.

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Montaillou Castle

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Montaillou Castle is located in the French department of Ariège. It is a medieval fortress already documented in the 13th century, today in a state of ruin. Located on a …

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View of the Château de Foix

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Quite worthwhile for a photo, but it's not a particularly good place to take a break here. There are neither shady places nor seating. If you come by here anyway, you can stop for a moment.

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Montaillou Village and Château Ruins

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MonTailOU is located at an altitude of about 1200 meters, has only about 30 inhabitants and has an impressive history with heretics and Cathars.

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The Top 11 Castles around Foix

Roquefixade Castle

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Foix Castle

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