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Château de Montségur

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Location: Montségur, Foix, Occitania, France

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1. Montségur – Château de Montségur loop from Montségur

3.17km

01:22

220m

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2. View of Montségur – Château de Montségur loop from Le Carrial

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00:53

120m

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3. Montségur Castle – Celtic cross loop from Le Carrial

11.3km

03:47

490m

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Peter

June 1, 2023

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 people. Depending on the threat over the years, the castle fills up and then empties again. In 1232, the Bishop of Toulouse makes Montségur the head of the Cathar church. But in 1243 everything changes. The rebellion of the Count of Toulouse has failed and the uprising is crushed. The king gives orders to besiege Montségur. In May 1243, the French set up camp at the foot of the mountain (or “pog”). After a siege of almost a year - around 16 March 1244 - the castle falls into the hands of the besiegers. At the foot of Montségur, 225 “parfaits” are then burned alive.

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Jair

June 14, 2018

The Chateau Montsegure is a ruin from the Cathar era. 2000 people sought protection here from the crusade of the Pope and the French king 800 years ago. Over 200 of them were burned at the stake after their defeat for their faith.
In addition to the historical importance, the castle also has a breathtaking view to offer.

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Jochen

August 5, 2019

Ruin of the legendary Katharer-Burg - half way up the slope is between the bushes still a small ticket booth, where you have to pay for access to the ruins.

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Location: Montségur, Foix, Occitania, France

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Path to Château de Montségur

Château de Montségur

1. Montségur – Château de Montségur loop from Montségur

2. View of Montségur – Château de Montségur loop from Le Carrial

3. Montségur Castle – Celtic cross loop from Le Carrial

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