Cathar castles (in French Châteaux cathares) are a group of medieval castles, many now in a state of ruin,  located in the Languedoc region.

(The Cathars were a religious group who appeared in Europe in the eleventh century, their origins something of a mystery though there is reason to believe their ideas came from Persia or the Byzantine Empire.)

Situated in the heart of the Cathar country, we at Cyclo-Culture will soon offer cycling tours combining  castle site visits with other cultural activities, or we can create a custom tour for you!