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Cathar Castles of the Aude
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Cathar Castles of the Aude
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Although the best-known, Montségur, is in Ariège, the Aude is the department with the most Cathar fortresses, including Aguilar, Durfort, Lastours, Puilaurens, Puivert, Quéribus, Termes, Villerouge, and especially Peyrepertuse, which is very popular. They can be explored via a tourist route.
Overview of the Cathar Castles of the Aude
Although the best-known, Montségur, is in Ariège, the Aude is the department with the most Cathar fortresses, including Aguilar, Durfort, Lastours, Puilaurens, Puivert, Quéribus, Termes, Villerouge, and especially Peyrepertuse, which is very popular. They can be explored via a tourist route or even on hikes.
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- Type of place: scenic route.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- Theme: historical route.
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- Website: http://www.audecathare.fr