Cathar castles, Lastours, Aude, France
Cabaret (left) and Tour Regine (right), 2 of the 4 Chateaux de Lastours, Cathar castles built 12th and 13th centuries along a mountain ridge, in Lastours, Aude, Occitanie, France. Cabaret is the main fortified citadel of the site, with a keep, barbican, chapel, tower and residence within crenellated ramparts. Tour Regine, or Queen's Tower, built early 13th century, features a 3 storey tower surrounded by ramparts. The castles are listed as historic monuments. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
50620581
Media ID
50620581
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6201px x 8268px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
Date
2025
