Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2012 - Château de Villerouge-Termenès (11)

The Château de Villerouge-Termenès is a medieval castle located in the Aude department of France. It is famous for its role in the Inquisition and the persecution of the Cathars, a non-conformist religious group in the 13th century. The castle served as a tribunal and prison for Cathars accused of heresy. Today, it is open to the public and provides an opportunity to explore the history of the Cathars and the Inquisition while visiting its well-preserved medieval fortifications and enjoying panoramic views.