Peyrepertuse castle, one of the famous Cathar castles in Southern France has a strategic location on a ridge in the mountains near Spanish border

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Peyrepertuse castle is one of the most prominent of the so-called Cathar castles and is best known for its size and striking position on a narrow ridge ovelooking the surrounding areas.

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Size: 2592px × 3872px
Location: Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Aude, Occitanie, France
Photo credit: © Achim Zeilmann / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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