Montségur Castle Photo Gallery

1/16. Montségur Castle perched on a rocky peak high above the visitors parking area

2/16. Montségur Castle south side, where the visitors hiking trail arrives at the center

3/16. A period-looking stele marking the Cathars' martyrdom site at the base of the mountain

4/16. A lower part of the trail up to the ticket booth of the Montségur Castle

5/16. Visitors descending a lower part of the trail to Montségur Castle

6/16. Montségur village viewed from about half way up to the Castle

7/16. Main entrance to Montségur Castle is the wooden platform at the left, with Montségur village far below

8/16. Interior, facing the west end of the Montségur fortress, toward the donjon tower

9/16. Interior of the Montségur fortress walls, towards the east end

10/16. A view out the narrow doorway of the back wall, towards the north

11/16. Looking along the back (north) wall of Montségur Castle

12/16. Upper part of the donjon ruins at the west end of Montségur Castle

13/16. The trail back down from Montségur Castle has great views

14/16. The trail back down from Montségur Castle also requires careful walking

15/16. Aerial photo of Montségur Castle on the rocks, by By MDanis via Wiki Commons

16/16. Aerial photo of Montségur Castle on the rocks, by By MDanis via Wiki Commons