20의 페스테에생앙드레가지 명소 & 주요 장소

The ruins of this 12th century castle are among the most famous of the Cathar castles in the region. The site where it is located is remarkable.

A forest like in a fairy tale. Hansel and Gretel would have loved to get lost here... ☺️ [I hope the fairy tale is known in France too] The only difference is that children today use a cell phone with GPS instead of breadcrumbs. And I would recommend that to everyone, along with OSM maps. There are a few variants branching off from the circular route, so you can walk in circles at dusk... 🙄

The green labyrinth is truly rewarding! Bring your GPS to find your way back. 😉 In my photos, the spot with the exposed rocks also appears to be a small labyrinth. Unfortunately, Komoot seems to have combined highlights from different spots (which is why my photos have moved to the back 😉)

This is really something, a great labyrinth with its own atmosphere.

A very pleasant hike, but be careful, it's not that easy! The terrain is quite steep, with many muddy patches during this wet season! It's slippery! In fact, one woman was a victim! So be careful, depending on the weather :) The entire hike isn't easy for younger children. Not stroller-friendly!

Located in the Corbières massif, Rennes-le-Château offers lovely views of the Corbières massif from its belvedere. This hilltop town has been famous since Father Saunière (village priest) undertook work at his expense, revealing a mysterious personal fortune. The media hype that followed placed the village at the heart of numerous more or less conspiracy theories and myths of forgotten treasures (ranging from a Gallic treasure from the Volques to the treasure of the Templars).

Located in the Corbières massif, Rennes-le-Château has been famous since the Abbé Saunière (village priest) undertook work at his own expense, thus revealing a mysterious personal fortune. The ensuing media frenzy placed the village at the heart of many more or less conspiracy theories and myths of forgotten/supposed treasures (ranging from a Gallic treasure from the Volques to the Templar treasure). In any case, it offers pretty views of the Corbières massif from its belvedere.

In 1210 the castle was besieged by a French general. The aim was to kill the Cathars living there. However, the then lord of the castle, Bernard de Congost, managed to flee unseen. He finally died in 1232 on Montségur. Until 1279 there was a vast lake at the foot of the castle, but due to the lowering of the water level by the then lord of the castle, the lake has disappeared. Due to the work, a rock wall broke and several hamlets, including Mirepoix, located 30 km away, were washed away. Ancient Mirepoix was on the opposite bank from its present location.