Château de Castelnaudary, Medieval castle in Castelnaudary, France
The stone fortress stands on elevated ground, overlooking the ancient Roman road connecting Narbonne to Aquitaine through the Lauragais territory.
During the Cathar Crusade in 1211, Simon de Montfort used the castle as a stronghold until Raymond VI of Toulouse led a significant siege.
The castle site transformed into a courthouse called Présidial after the Treaty of Paris in 1229, serving the regional justice system until the French Revolution.
The former castle grounds now house a primary school and a museum that displays exhibitions, including two 18th-century bust reliquaries in Saint-Pierre chapel.
The fortress structure underwent complete demolition in 1623 under Louis XIII's orders, leading to its reconstruction as a prison that operated until 1926.
Location: Castelnaudary
GPS coordinates: 43.31560,1.95890
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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