The vast, rocky limestone labyrinth, made up of oaks, boxwood and other indigenous species that in some places are covered with mosses or lichens, shows a fairy-like atmosphere: sometimes enchanting, sometimes a bit scary.
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 …
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 …
Located at an altitude of 1,253 meters, this pass is approximately 11 kilometers from the Chioula pass when arriving from Ax-les-Thermes. The road that leads there is very pleasant and …
Over a length of three kilometres, the Èrç river has sculpted the rocks over thousands of years, creating a deep gorge that reaches between 300 and 400 metres deep. A …