Castrum de Roquefort, Medieval fortress ruins in Sorèze, France.
The Roquefort castrum sits at the western edge of the Black Mountain, overlooking the Sor valley gorges and the Malamort chasm.
The fortress, first documented in 1035, served as a strategic stronghold between the County of Toulouse and the Viscounty of Trencavel during the medieval period.
Three hundred Cathar religious followers found refuge at Roquefort in 1209 during the conflicts with the Count of Montfort's forces.
The archaeological site requires advance permission for visits as it stands on private property and contains sensitive historical structures.
The pentagonal tower and sections of curtain wall with a wide gate remain visible among dense vegetation at this elevated medieval settlement.
Location: Sorèze
GPS coordinates: 43.42122,2.08819
Latest update: March 30, 2025 16:45
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