A Photo-Guided Walking Tour of Montsegur, Last Big Stand of the Cathars
From Kelby Carr, former About.com Guide
Inside the Chateau
The inside of Montsegur Chateau, where hundreds of Cathars resisted attack.
Michael Carr
Just when it seems you can't stand to take another step, almost like magic Montsegur's magnificant chateau appears between the tree limbs. Once you step inside, the aura of the ruins are positively intense. Be sure to walk around the chateau's perimeter for breathtaking views of the nearby mountain peaks.
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