An arched chamber

Cathar Castles

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October 4th 2011
04 October 2011 This area of the Pyrenees is dotted with castles left over from the brutal crusade launched by the Catholic church and northern French nobility against the heretic Cathars. They are in amazing remote hilltop locations with superb views. Today we visited three of them, Aguilar, Quéribus and Peyrepertuse. The approach was always up narrow twisting roads and then we were faced wit ... read more

Europe » France

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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