Castle
Chateau de Montsegur
143 locals recommend
Location
Montségur, Occitanie
Tips from locals
The castle of Montsegur is where the Cathars made a heroic last stand against the French inquisition who branded the Cathars as heretics. This examples of a Cathar castle stands perilously high on a mountain peak and is well worth a visit for the stunning views over the Pyrenees.
Montsegur Castle, visible from Soula village, was the last stronghold of the Cathar people in the thirteenth century. Good views from the top too!
Where the Cathar "heretics" took their last stand against the forces of the French King and the Pope in 1244. Amazing views over the surrounding countryside.