Château de Villerouge-Termenès, Medieval castle in Villerouge-Termenès, France.
The fortress features four corner towers, thick defensive walls, and a substantial entrance ramp leading to a concealed entrance within its quadrangular structure.
The castle belonged to the Archbishops of Narbonne from 1110 until the French Revolution, serving as the administrative center for their regional properties.
The execution of Guillaume Bélibaste, the last Cathar perfect, took place at this castle on August 24, 1321, marking the end of Catharism.
The castle museum presents medieval life through reconstructed scenes, educational videos, and a restaurant serving traditional 13th-century recipes.
The fortress demonstrates unusual military architecture by its positioning next to a stream rather than following the period standard of hilltop construction.
Location: Villerouge-Termenès
GPS coordinates: 43.00688,2.62667
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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