French Castles

Foix - Ariege

The mighty counts of Foix built this fortified residence on the northern slopes of the Pyrenees early in the Middle Ages. Towers were added during successive centuries. It is dominated by a strong keep and all of the walls and towers are topped with merlons.

Attacking armies were thwarted by the castle's impenetrable foundation on a rocky crag. This castle has been very carefully restored.