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Foix
Foix is in the Ariege department of the southern Midi-Pyrenees, about 80 km south of Toulouse, and is best known for its castle.
A slightly unusual design, for the castle has three towers - all completely different: a sturdy square tower, a round tower, and a tall thin rooved tower. The two square towers date to the 10th century, and the round tower to the 15th century.
Foix castle has been an active castle - playing important role in the wars of the middle ages, then becoming a garrison, then remaining a prison until towards the end of the 19th century.
The castle now contains the Museum of Ariege.
The castle, high on a rocky outcrop, dominates the medieval village of Foix that stands below, a pleasant village with some streets of 16th century houses that are enjoyable to explore, and the Saint-Volusien Church.
Nearby: visit Montsegur, south-east of Foix.
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- Montsegur Cathar castle at 27 km
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