Château de Montaillou is a world-famous former fortified castle from the 13th century, the ruins of which were declared a monument by decree on December 21, 1984. The remains of the keep and the fortress are located on a hill overlooking

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Château de Montaillou is a former fortified castle from the 13th century and overlooks the village and its surroundings

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The Château de Montaillou is located in Ariège. It is a medieval fortress already documented in the 13th century which is today in a state of ruin. Located on a slope of Mount Allion, three walls and other vestiges of this construction are still preserved.

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View of Montaillou – View of the Pyrenees loop from Camurac

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View of Montaillou – Montaillou Castle loop from Prades

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