View from Puylaurens castle

The land of Cathars

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August 30th 2018
This one was a short trip on the land of the good men, as Cathars were called. The Cathars believed that materialism was corrupted and only by the ascetic way of living, a good man could reach paradise. Anyone could have told by the places where they built their castles. Who could live there? Cold, wind, isolation... the Cathars were really strong people in their beliefs. So the road tr ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon

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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