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“How to talk about the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc?” A training course rooted in the region
A training course to support mediation concerning the Royal Fortresses of LanguedocTo support local stakeholders in their discourse and mediation efforts, a training course titled "How to talk about the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc" was offered to...
Ongoing work on the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc
Consolidation, restoration, and development work is currently underway at several sites of the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc. Supervised by heritage architects and carried out by specialized companies, these interventions contribute to the...
The “Royal Fortresses of Languedoc” exhibition touring the nomination sites
AMPM is making the “Royal Fortresses of Languedoc” exhibition available to the sites of the serial property. Designed to support the promotion of the serial property, it is currently touring the various sites in the network. An exhibition to discover...
A heritage interpretation plan for the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc
New consultation sessions with local stakeholdersIn 2025, the World Heritage Mission Association (AMPM) launched the development of a heritage interpretation plan covering all the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc. How should the Royal Fortresses of...
THE ULTRA-TRAIL OF THE ROYAL FORTRESSES OF LANGUEDOC: AURÉLIEN SANCHEZ ON HIS WAY TO AN EXCEPTIONAL CHALLENGE
From the Pog de Montségur to the towers of Lastours, Aude ultra-runner Aurélien Sanchez embarks on an unprecedented journey: to connect, on foot, in less than 48 hours, the eight royal fortresses of Languedoc.
Unesco Express: Aude Department Staff Take on the Royal Fortresses!
On September 26, nearly 90 Aude Department staff members embarked on a unique collective adventure inspired by a famous television show: the Unesco Express. A cultural and sporting challenge conceived by the local authority's internal communications...
2025 Property Committee: A day of discussions in Montségur focusing on the royal fortresses of Languedoc
On June 26, 2025, the World Heritage Mission Association held the fourth edition of its Property Committee meeting in Montségur, a key annual event bringing together all its members, institutional partners, and local stakeholders.
New milestone for the scientific committee
On May 15, 2025, a new meeting of the scientific committee for the World Heritage nomination of the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc was held in Villegly, marking the resumption of collective work after a one-year break.
The national press at the heart of the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc
On May 13 and 14, 2025, eight journalists from national press outlets were invited to discover the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc as part of a press trip organized by the Aude Department and the World Heritage Mission Association.
Green light for the interpretive scheme of the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc
On March 19, in Puilaurens, the first participatory workshop was held, dedicated to developing the future interpretive scheme for the serial property Royal Fortresses of Languedoc, a candidate for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The nomination of the Royal Fortresses of Languedoc submitted by France to UNESCO
After twelve years of preparation, France officially submitted the nomination of the “Fortress System of the Seneschalty of Carcassonne” to UNESCO on January 31, 2025. The project, now titled “Royal Fortresses of Languedoc,” is accompanied by a new visual identity.
