Castle · France · Occitanie
Château de Peyrepertuse
Eagle's-nest Cathar castle on a mountain ridge.
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Why Château de Peyrepertuse matters
Peyrepertuse is a medieval castle built along a narrow limestone ridge. It is one of the so-called Cathar castles in the Corbières hills. A steep path leads to the upper keep, and the views reach to the Mediterranean on clear days.
Talking points
- It sits on a high, narrow ridge.
- It's one of the Cathar castles.
- The walk to the top is steep.
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