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Château Minerve

FRANCE | Fri, 9 May 2014 | By chiacchierare | Views [384]

The tower surrounded by birds is all that remains of  Château Minerve, which was besieged by Simon de Montfort in 1210. Following the massacre of Béziers in 1209 Château Minerve had provided a refuge for escaping Cathars. However, ... Read more >

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