Cathar Country

One of the bloodiest points in the history of this area revolves around the rise and eventual massacre of the Christian Cathar religious sect in the 12th century. Tourists can visit the ruins of Cathar strongholds, and villages where crusaders conducted massacres with a trip to the beautiful and history-rich Cathar Country.

Find out about this amazing and mysterious area: Cathar Country

_{Photo of Carcassonne, which makes a nice central point for exploring Cathar Country, copyright Carcassonne Tourism Office}