Saissac over the centuries

This photograph was taken in spring, in the wooded foothills of the Montagne Noire (Aude, Occitanie). It shows a medieval castle, the oldest of them all, and one of the largest as well: the Château de Saissac. Read more ...

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Saissac over the centuries

In this area delimited by the wooded foothills of the Montagne Noire, there was once a medieval castle, the oldest of them, one of the largest as well: the Château de Saissac - named after one of its famous owners, Bertran de Saissac (1140 - 1202), the protector of the troubadours and of the « perfect » Cathars.

Eleven centuries after its completion, this area which subtly blends the mineral with the plant still offers a magnificent view of the Pyrenees chain - of the Pic de Bugarach, in particular.

Photo Infos

Photographic conditions : Sigma DP0 Quattro - F/4.5 - 1/200 sec - ISO 100
Development tool of the photograph : SIGMA Photo Pro 6.6.1
Optimization of the display : 180 px/in + MozJPEG

Keywords : metamorphosis of the castle of Saissac, Aude

Associated PhotoGraphism

This photograph showing the castle of Saissac in the Aude (Occitanie region) led to the creation of a photographism entitled « Castrum moderne ». This photographism offers a scenario of the possible evolution of this historical site during the Anthropocene.

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