Fanjeaux and Prouille
Cathar centre and cradle of the Dominicans
The hilltop village above the Lauragais was a Cathar centre, and below it Dominic founded the convent of Prouille. From the 'Seignadou' there is a sweeping view over the plain.
The history of the Cathars
Fanjeaux was a Cathar centre where Esclarmonde de Foix received the consolamentum in 1204. Dominic preached here against the Cathars and in 1206 founded the convent at Prouille.
43.1864° N, 2.0322° E
Nearby
Mirepoix17 km · A medieval square with half-timbered houses- Lac de Montbel24 km · A swimming lake near Bélesta
Carcassonne27 km · A medieval city with double ramparts – a must
Château de Puivert29 km · The troubadours' castle
Châteaux de Lastours32 km · Four castles on a rocky ridge
Fontaine de Fontestorbes34 km · The breathing spring – near Bélesta- Rennes-le-Château34 km · The Da Vinci Code
Château de Roquefixade36 km · A clifftop ruin between Foix and Montségur