Montsegur castle viewed from the Meadow of the Burned

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Between heaven and earth: A ritual journey to Montsegur Castle

July 19th 2010
The first time I became aware of Montsegur Castle and the Cathars was about fifteen years ago. A friend of mine, the Austrian writer Gerhard Hallstadt, published a booklet about his pilgrimage to Montsegur, the most significant of the Cathar castles in Southern France. In the booklet, Gerhard described how he walked and hitchhiked to Montsegur over several days. Once he reached his destination, he ... read more

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