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An Occitan tradition in Catalan country

Although located in the Eastern Pyrenees since the revolution, Fenouillèdes is linked by history and Occitan tradition to the so-called “Cathar” country.

Roman aqueduct, remains of feudal castles and fortresses, signal towers…

Away from the beaten track, set off to discover a varied heritage!

In the footsteps of history

The Fenouillèdes remained for nearly four centuries the border zone between the kingdoms of France and Aragon, from the Treaty of Corbeil-Barcelona (1258) to the Treaty of the Pyrenees (1659), which shifted the border to the south.

His tumultuous history and rich, diverse heritage will delight young and old alike.

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Fortifications of Latour de France
Fenouillèdes was the frontier zone for nearly four centuries between the kingdoms of France and Aragon. Latour-de-France, with its evocative name, was then a border post and...
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An ancient occupation
Fenouillèdes harbors a wealth of prehistoric treasures, evidence of a very ancient occupation of the area: traces of Neanderthal man (-120,000 years ago), the first proven...
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Le Vivier Castle
In the 12th century, the Viscount of Fenouillet gave the fiefdom of Le Vivier to a younger branch of the Count de Narbonne family. The castle then belonged to the defensive...
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Col Saint-Louis bridge
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Emblematic sites
Discover our Top 5 must-see sites! Take a trip through history, seduced by the rich heritage and beautiful scenery. Are you ready?
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Quéribus, Peyrepertuse and Puilaurens
Are you ready to step back in time?Two steps from here, discover our Top 3 of the most beautiful royal fortresses in the so-called “Cathar” country.Let yourself be...
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Château de Fenouillet, viscount’s seat
Contrary to its nearby neighbors in the Aude, the château des vicomtes de Fenouillet was not remodeled as a royal fortress after the territory was annexed by the French crown...

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