Bélesta-en-Lauragais is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Historic Sites Attractions In Belesta en Lauragais
1. Chateaux de LastoursLastours The Châteaux de Lastours are four so-called Cathar castles in the French commune of Lastours in the département of l'Aude. The four castles are on a rocky spur above the village of Lastours, isolated by the deep valleys of the Orbeil and Grésilhou rivers. They were built at an altitude of 300 m along a rock wall just 1300 feet long by 165 feet wide. Cabaret, Surdespine and la Tour Régine stand in line, while Quertinheux is built on a separate pinnacle close by. The site has been classified monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1905 and archaeological digs are still in progress. These four castles constitute a single entity, even though they are not a single structure. The natural layout of the site permitted the economy of a fortress of great height. Plans were ad... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.