Châteaux et forteresses en Occitanie

Castles and Forts of France

This collection highlights the diverse military and royal architecture of Southern France, spanning the Middle Ages to the 16th century. It features the 14th-century Palais des Papes in Avignon, the unique Catalan-style brickwork of Fort de Salses, and the clifftop strongholds of Foix and Najac. The list covers various defensive styles, including the coastal Château Royal de Collioure and the well-preserved Château de Tarascon. These sites illustrate the evolution of regional power, from the seats of the Anjou dynasty to strategic border fortifications near the Pyrenees.