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  • Red Dining Room or Tapestry Room, used for formal banquets for the Savoy Monarchy, with neoclassical furniture, crystal chandeliers and 17th century Flemish tapestries, at the Villa La Petraia, a 14th century Villa Medicea at Castello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy. The villa was bought by Cosimo I de Medici in the 16th century and his son Ferdinand carried out remodelling on the building with architect Bernardo Buontalenti, 1531-1608. The villa is now a museum and forms part of the Medici UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved flaming salamander below a crown, symbolising the gratitude of the Beauvais canons towards the liberal monarchy (the salamander being the symbol of King Francois I), from the wooden portal on the South facade of the transept, at the Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais or Cathedral of St Peter of Beauvais, an incomplete Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral consecrated in 1272, Beauvais, Oise, Picardy, France. The salamander also represents a link between Beauvais Cathedral and the Chateau de Chambord. The cathedral consists only of a transept built in the 16th century and choir, with apse and 7 polygonal apsidal chapels from the 13th century. It was listed as a historic monument in 1840. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave with statues-gisants of Louis of France (1276 - 1319) and Marguerite of Artois (1285 - 1311) in the foreground, marble, 14th century, origine Church of Jacobins (Paris), funerary Monument of Louis XII and Anne of Brittany in the distance, Abbey church of Saint Denis, Seine Saint Denis, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, fade lit by the original lightings of the 19th century, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Old keep of Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This view shows the steep cliffs which form a natural defense. The castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Staircase leading to the main entrance of the castle, Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. 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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  • Stage, Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, lit by the original lightings of the 19th century, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Stage, Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, lit by the original lightings of the 19th century, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, full lit by the original lightings of the 19th century, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, lit by the original lightings of the 19th century, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the Imperial box, Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, lit by the original lightings of the 19th century, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Ceiling and original chandelier and lights from the 19th century, Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Buttress and tower of Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Tour de la Dame Blanche or White Lady Tower, Puilaurens Castle, Chateau de Puilaurens, Cathar castle, Lapradelle-Puilaurens, Boulzane Valley, Aude, France.  Also called Puylaurens, or lo Castel de Pueg-Laurenc in Occitan, this 12th century ruined castle had belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa before being acquired by the Queen of Aragon in 1162. It changed hands many times during the Albigensian Crusade. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Enrance of Queribus Castle viewed from the inside, Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The 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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  • Stairs leading to the main entrance, Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. 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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  • Entrance of the old keep of the Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church Sainte Marie de Peyrepertuse, Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church Sainte Marie de Peyrepertuse, showing ancient entrance door of the church and cistern on the right, Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Keep of Arques Castle or Chateau d'Arques, Cathar castle, Arques, Aude, France. This ruined castle was completed in the 14th century by Gilles II de Voisins and consists of a 25m high square keep with 4 turrets, surrounded by a square enceinte with some remaining buildings. It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Puilaurens Castle, Chateau de Puilaurens, Cathar castle, Lapradelle-Puilaurens, Boulzane Valley, Aude, France.  Also called Puylaurens, or lo Castel de Pueg-Laurenc in Occitan, this 12th century ruined castle had belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa before being acquired by the Queen of Aragon in 1162. It changed hands many times during the Albigensian Crusade. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Termes Castle or Chateau de Termes, Cathar castle, Termes, Corbieres, Aude, France. This 12th century ruined castle fell to Simon de Montfort after a 4 month siege in 1210 during the Albigensian Crusade. It was rebuilt in the 13th century as a royal garrison. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "Cinq Fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. View from distance showing hilltop location. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • View of Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lower Castle seen from High Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. View shows hilltop location and Pyrenees surrounding site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. View from distance showing hilltop location. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. View from distance showing hilltop location. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Puilaurens Castle, Chateau de Puilaurens, Cathar castle, Lapradelle-Puilaurens, Boulzane Valley, Aude, France.  Also called Puylaurens, or lo Castel de Pueg-Laurenc in Occitan, this 12th century ruined castle had belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa before being acquired by the Queen of Aragon in 1162. It changed hands many times during the Albigensian Crusade. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Sunset over Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France.  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. The castle and hill are here silhouetted against the sunset. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Panoramic view showing steep cliffs which are a natural defense. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Padern Castle or Chateau de Padern, 12th century Cathar castle, Padern, Corbieres, Aude, France. This nighttime view shows the castle illuminated against the night sky. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Padern Castle or Chateau de Padern, 12th century Cathar castle, Padern, Corbieres, Aude, France. This nighttime view shows the castle illuminated against the night sky. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapelle San Jordi (High Castle) and Lower Castle in the distance, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Evening view showing Pyrenees in the distance. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Old keep of the Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. This view shows the steep cliffs which are a natural defense. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right) seen through the door of a watchtower of the Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This view shows the steep cliffs which are a natural defense. The castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Puilaurens Castle, Chateau de Puilaurens, Cathar castle, Lapradelle-Puilaurens, Boulzane Valley, Aude, France.  Also called Puylaurens, or lo Castel de Pueg-Laurenc in Occitan, this 12th century ruined castle had belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa before being acquired by the Queen of Aragon in 1162. It changed hands many times during the Albigensian Crusade. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Puilaurens Castle, Chateau de Puilaurens, Cathar castle, Lapradelle-Puilaurens, Boulzane Valley, Aude, France.  Also called Puylaurens, or lo Castel de Pueg-Laurenc in Occitan, this 12th century ruined castle had belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa before being acquired by the Queen of Aragon in 1162. It changed hands many times during the Albigensian Crusade. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France.  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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  • Arques Castle or Chateau d'Arques, Cathar castle, Arques, Aude, France. This ruined castle was completed in the 14th century by Gilles II de Voisins and consists of a 25m high square keep with 4 turrets, surrounded by a square enceinte with some remaining buildings. It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. This view shows the steep cliffs which are a natural defense. Evening view with moonrise. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapelle San Jordi (on left) and High Castle (on right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Top of the Buttress of the old keep (Lower Castle), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, lower, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC018.jpg
  • Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC021.jpg
  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. View showing hilltop location taken from vineyard of pruned winter vines. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Silhouette of Queribus Castle against a cloudy sky, Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. 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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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. 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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  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. 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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  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. This view shows the steep rocky cliffs of its hilltop location. The 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC006.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. This view shows the steep rocky cliffs of its hilltop location. The 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC007.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. This view shows the steep rocky cliffs of its hilltop location. The 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC008.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. This view shows the steep rocky cliffs of its hilltop location. The 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC009.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France.  Evening view showing the steep cliffs of its hilltop location and Pyrenees in the distance. 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC030.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. Evening view showing its hilltop location and Pyrenees in the distance. The 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC029.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France.  Evening view showing surrounding landscape and Pyrenees in the distance. 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC031.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France.  Evening view showing the steep cliffs of its hilltop location and Pyrenees in the distance. 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC032.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. This view shows the steep rocky cliffs of its hilltop location and Pyrenees in the distance. The 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
    LC13_FRANCE_MC094.jpg
  • Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. This view shows the steep rocky cliffs of its hilltop location and Pyrenees in the distance. The 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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  • Andre Le Notre (1613-1700), Tuileries Gardens (Jardin des Tuileries), 1664, Paris, France. Chief gardener and landscape architect for Louis XIV (1638-1715), Le Notre designed again the Tuileries Gardens from 1664 to 1672. He also designed the gardens at Versailles and the Westward vista of the Tuileries which later became the Champs Elysees. The garden of the Tuileries Palace was created by Catherine de Medici (1519-89), and opened to the public in 1667 at the request of Charles Perrault. It became a public park after the French Revolution. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Institut de France, 1660, Le Vau, Quai de Conti, 6th arrondissement, Paris, France, seen at night from Quai du Louvre, with the Ponts des Arts which connects Le Louvre to the Institut de France. The Institut de France, founded in 1795, is an amalgamation of 5 learned societies: Academie Francaise, Academie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, Academie Royale des Inscriptions et Medailles, Academie royale des Sciences and the Academie royale d'Architecture. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Paul's Cathedral, 1675 - 1710, architect Sir Christopher Wren : detail of the bell tower, the pediment (c. 1706) by Francis Bird, illustrating the conversion of St Paul, and the dome, one of the largest dome in the world, 111 metres high, London, England, UK. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Paul's Cathedral, 1675 - 1710, architect Sir Christopher Wren : detail of the pediment (c. 1706) by Francis Bird, illustrating the conversion of St Paul, and the dome, one of the largest dome in the world, 111 metres high, London, England, UK. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the original chandelier lighting from the 19th century, Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detaiil of vaulted ceiling, capital and column, with drapery, in the balcony, Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, lit by the original lightings of the 19th century, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of woodwork pillars hanging the lightings of the first floor balcony, Theatre Imperial Napoleon III de Fontainebleau (Fontainebleau Theatre Napoleon III), 1853-1856, by Hector Lefuel, lit by the original lightings of the 19th century, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France. Restoration of the theatre began in Spring 2013 thanks to an agreement between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the French Governement dedicating 5 M€ to the restoration.  In recognition of the sponsorship by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, French Governement decided to rename the theatre as "Theatre Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan" (Cheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Theatre). The achievement of a first stage of renovation will allow the opening of the theatre to the public on May 3, 2014. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Entrance to Tour de la Dame Blanche or White Lady Tower, Puilaurens Castle, Chateau de Puilaurens, Cathar castle, Lapradelle-Puilaurens, Boulzane Valley, Aude, France.  Also called Puylaurens, or lo Castel de Pueg-Laurenc in Occitan, this 12th century ruined castle had belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa before being acquired by the Queen of Aragon in 1162. It changed hands many times during the Albigensian Crusade. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC088.jpg
  • Buttress of Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC055.jpg
  • An entrance door to the Lower Castle and above, view of Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC056.jpg
  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Staircase inside the Keep, Queribus Castle or Chateau de Queribus, Cathar Castle, Cucugnan, Corbieres, Aude, France. 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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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. View from a distance showing steep cliffs which act as a natural defense. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Arques Castle or Chateau d'Arques, Cathar castle, Arques, Aude, France. This ruined castle was completed in the 14th century by Gilles II de Voisins and consists of a 25m high square keep with 4 turrets, surrounded by a square enceinte with some remaining buildings. It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aguilar Castle, Chateau d'Aguilar, Cathar Castle, Tuchan, Corbieres, Aude, France. The castle consists of an inner keep built in the 12th century, surrounded by an outer pentagonal fortification from the 13th century with semi-circular guard towers, and is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne". It is a listed monument historique. View from distance showing hilltop location. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Arques Castle or Chateau d'Arques, Cathar castle, Arques, Aude, France. This ruined castle was completed in the 14th century by Gilles II de Voisins and consists of a 25m high square keep with 4 turrets, surrounded by a square enceinte with some remaining buildings. It is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC038.jpg
  • Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. View from a distance showing steep cliffs which act as a natural defense. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC058.jpg
  • Buttress of Lower Castle (right) and in the distance, Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC060.jpg
  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC051.jpg
  • Old keep of the Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. This view shows steep cliffs which act as natural defenses. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapelle San Jordi (left) and High Castle (right), Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC101.jpg
  • Lower Castle, Peyrepertuse Castle or Chateau Pierre Pertuse, Cathar Castle, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Corbieres, Aude, France. This castle consists of a Lower Castle built by the Kings of Aragon in the 11th century and a High Castle built by Louis IX in the 13th century, joined by a huge staircase. Its name means pierced rock in Occitan and it has been associated with the Counts of Narbonne and Barcelona. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC100.jpg
  • Keep seen from the court of the castle, Puilaurens Castle, Chateau de Puilaurens, Cathar castle, Lapradelle-Puilaurens, Boulzane Valley, Aude, France.  Also called Puylaurens, or lo Castel de Pueg-Laurenc in Occitan, this 12th century ruined castle had belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa before being acquired by the Queen of Aragon in 1162. It changed hands many times during the Albigensian Crusade. It is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne" or "cinq fils de Carcassonne" and is a listed monument historique. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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