Located in
Aude Department this castle appears to have belonged to the Abbey of St
Michel de Cuxa, but was later passed to the house of Aragon in
1162. Being outside of French territory it was a safe haven to
Cathars for many years. Whilst under control of Guillaume de
Peyreperteuse it held off Simon de Montfort and his crusader
army.
Around 1250
it was given by Aragon to the French and the King of France took control
in 1258.
It is believed to have surrendered about the same time as
Queribus, viz
1255
.
