Chateau Montsegur

There is a rumour that these ruins were in fact rebuilt after the original chateau was destroyed completely after the Inquistion. Either way, it's the site where it all happened.

Lautrecking across France

September 3rd 2007
There were two things I really wanted to see this year while in France; one being the Toulouse Lautrec museum in Albi, the other being the castle at Montségur where many Cathars spent their last days. I was so eager to see both places that I was prepared to go and find them on my own, but luckily for me JB offered to take me on a road trip across France to see them. As it happens, both Albi and ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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