Queribus Castle, Aude, France
Vaulted ceiling of the Hall of Pillars, in the Keep, Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The Gothic style Hall is named for its single circular pillar supporting 4 assymetrical ribbed ceiling vaults. This castle, built from 13th to 16th centuries, is considered the last Cathar stronghold. It sits on a high peak at 728m. It is one of the Five Sons of Carcassonne or Cinq Fils de Carcassonne. It is a listed monument historique and has been fully restored, restoration work being completed in 2002. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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Albigensian Aude Carcassonne Castel Cathar Cinq Corbieres Crusade Crusader Crusades Cucugnan Fils Fortified Hilltop Languedoc Occitan Pillars Pyrenean Pyrenees Queribus Ribbed Vault Vaulted Watchtower
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