Cathar Castles Web Resources

Cathars and Catharism

A trip to Cathar Country : www.art-science.com/Tourism/France/Cathars/
Ken Baldry's trip to Cathar Country in the Langedoc (Lecture tour for History Today magazine) - including index, maps, photos and details of local towns

The Albigensian Crusades : http://xenophongroup.com/montjoie/albigens.htm
An interesting and authoritative site detailing the chronology of the crusades against the Cathars from 1209 to 1255, clearly delineating the phases of the offensive. There is also a good bibliography.

Chemins Cathares : http://www.chemins-cathares.eu/
A site by Yves Maris, who appears to have a solid in-depth knowledge of Catharism in the region. Unfortunately the site in mainly in French, but French speakers will find the site interesting, not least because of details about Cathar conferences and regular meetings at La Bastida Dels Catars at Roquefixade in the Ariège.

Cathar Castles : catharcastles.info
Information on the Cathar Castles in the South of France: photos, maps, history, etc

Cathar Books : www.catharism.info
Books about Cathars andCatharism in the Languedoc. .

Accommodation in Cathar Country

Village Gîte in Cathar Country : Holiday cottage (Gîte) to rent in St-Ferriol:
 Holiday Cottage, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, available all year round.

Holiday Apartment in Cathar Country : Vacation Penthouse in Carcassonne:
 Holiday Cottage, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, available all year round.

Machore - Chambre d'hôte: www.machore.com
A Chamber d'hôte farm on the border of the Aude and the Ariege, in an area of woods and hills, at the foot of the Pyrenees. The farm lies at an altitude of 800 meters, surrounded by thousands of hectares of forests with views of the Pyrenees.

Chateau d'Agel : www.chateaudagel.fr
Exclusive use of a real Cathar Castle for vacations, weddings and other private functions, and corporate events. Set in the heart of France’s Minervois region, the chateau nestles at the foot of the Black Mountains. It is one of a line of castles fortified by vassals of the Count of Toulouse during the Albigensian crusade in the 13th century.

Long-term let in Aude : www.rentalouer.com/
Bungalow property to rent near Quillan in Aude, France with large garden, grounds and 4 bedrooms.

Villa La Cascade: www.rentvillalanguedoc.com  
cut-stone Languedoc Villa to rent with private swimming pool in the heart of Cathar Country within easy reach of all Cathar Castles, near Carcassonne and Perpignan.

Languedoc & France

Carcassonne Info: www.carcassonneinfo.com  
Weather, Sporting Activities, Art & Culture, Accommodation, Tourism, Walking, Leisure.

Midi Property: www.midi-property.info
Property for sale in the South of France.

Midi Photos: www.midiphotos.com
Photographs of the Midi -selected photos of the South of France.

Languedoc Books : www.renneslechateaubooks.info
Books about the Languedoc.

Languedoc Mysteries: www.languedocmysteries.info
Various mysteries associated with the Languedoc, including Reenes-le-Chateau.

Best French Films: www.bestfrenchfilms.com
Information and Reviews of the top French Language films from France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, etc.

http://www.learn-french-help.com
Resource site for students of French, whatever the level, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. Also French History and Politics, Culture, Living in France, Food, Media, Education and Work.

Mellow Velos http://www.mellowvelos.com
Mellow Velos is a cycle hire service in Languedoc, run by a British couple.. They supply quality bikes for all the family to make your holiday even better. Their service includes delivery and collection to your holiday home, giving you more time to enjoy your visit.

Other

Medieval Warefare : www.medievalwarfare.info
An account of medieval warfare - weapons, techniques & defence, illustrated and with contemorary quotations

Nine Ladies Design : http://www.nineladiesdesign.co.uk/
Medieval Wedding Gowns

Nude portrait paintings and food paintings: www.frenchvanillabeer.com
More paintings by Vanilla Beer as found in her dressing table.

Natural Abstract Art : www.cath36.com/englishhomepage.html
Catherine Mascrès paints abstract paintings on canvas and t-shirts where shapes and forms dance.  She also creates natural sculptures.

Bad News About Christianity: www.badnewsaboutchristianity.com/
Covers the fate of the Cathars at the hands of the Catholic Church and much else.

Vote Jedi: jedimasters.info
Ostensibly about the Jedi religion, but actually about religious discrimination.

Christianity and Human Rights: heretication.info
A review of the role of the Christian Churches in the development of Human Rights, with a focus on the the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights..

Real Standard Poodles: realstandards.info
Hunting Poodles from the Languedoc in the South of France.