Cabaret castle

France / Languedoc-Roussillon / Lastours /
 castle, historic ruins
Cabaret castle is the main citadel with a barbican defence system. It consists of a north tower, a polygonal keep in the south and a group of residential buildings in the centre. The whole is surrounded by ramparts with a round walk. The crenellated wall is built with irregular material, with large stones forming the corners and openings.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Châteaux_de_Lastours#Present_description
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Coordinates:   43°20'15"N   2°22'40"E
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