Cathars

Montsegur, one of the biggest Cathar attractions in all of France.

Montsegur has almost a cult following, attracting Cathar history enthusiasts, hikers and lovers of charming small French villages. While its magical allure has been relatively undiscovered by Americans, this tiny Midi-Pyrenees village is simply oozing with atmosphere. It is located in France's Midi-Pyrenees region (and the lovely Ariège Pyrenees department) on the edge of Cathar Country. Montsegur Chateau is arguably the most significant monument to the Cathar religious sect. The Cathars believed in a natural, humble lifestyle and criticized the Catholic church relentlessly. It is in the Montsegur castle ruins that hundreds of Cathars held off Crusaders for months. When they were finally conquered, they were given the choice to renounce their religion or walk into the flames. Most chose a fiery death. Click on the next step to follow a photo-guided walking (and hiking) tour of Montsegur, with its magnificant chateau ruins and challenging Mount Pog. Read More

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Domaine Treloar is a small, high-quality wine producing estate in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France.

It is owned and operated by Englishman Jonathan Hesford and his Kiwi wife, Rachel Treloar. Rachel's Maori and Cornish ancestry is reflected in their logo.

Jonathan is a qualified Viticulturist and Oenologist. He graduated top of his class at Lincoln University, New Zealand's premiere wine academy.

He was then employed for 2 years as the assistant winemaker atNeudorf Vineyards, one of the most highly regarded wineries in New Zealand.

Here in the Roussillon we bring together a passion for good wine, New World techniques and the wonderful local terroir.

Our aim is to make the best wines possible from every vintage.

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Louis Antoine Léon de Saint-Just (IPA: [sɑ̃ʒust]) (25 August 1767 – 28 July 1794), usually known as Saint-Just, was a French revolutionary and military leader. Closely allied with Robespierre, he served with him on the Committee of Public Safety, becoming heavily involved in the Reign of Terror and was executed with him after the events of 9 Thermidor. ..........Read more