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Peyrepertuse Castle. The name Peyrepetuse is derived from Pèirapertusa, Occitan, meaning Pierced Rock. The lower part of the castle was built by the kings of Aragon in the 11th Century, the higher part by the French King Louis IX later. It was never subjected to attack during the Crusade against the Cathars but surrendered to the French Crusaders on 1217.

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France - Cathar castles of Languedoc, Languedoc, The Citadels of Vertigo. The Castles of the Cathars
Peyrepertuse Castle. The name Peyrepetuse is derived from Pèirapertusa, Occitan, meaning Pierced Rock. The lower part of the castle was built by the kings of Aragon in the 11th Century, the higher part by the French King Louis IX later. It was never subjected to attack during the Crusade against the Cathars but surrendered to the French Crusaders on 1217.
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