Gaston de Foix, duc de Nemours (10 December 1489 – 11 April 1512), nicknamed The Thunderbolt of Italy, [1] was a famed French military commander of the Renaissance. Nephew of King Louis XII of France and general of his armies in Italy from 1511 to 1512, he is noted for his military feats in a career which lasted no longer than a few months.

The Château de Foix (Languedocien: Castèl de Fois) is a castle which dominates the town of Foix in the French département of Ariège. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. It has been listed since 1840 as a monument …

Throughout the year, medieval festivals and unusual visits take place within the walls of the Château de Foix to transport you into a fantastic medieval atmosphere and discover the hidden secrets of the fortress's history.

The Count of Foix ruled the County of Foix, in what is now Southern France, during the Middle Ages. The House of Foix eventually extended its power across the Pyrenees mountain range, joining the House of Bearn and moving their court to Pau in Béarn. Count Francis Phoebus became King of Navarre in 1479.

Apr 11, 2021 · Gaston de Foix, Duke de Nemours, was a stellar military commander with talents in the military arts well ahead of his time. He died during Italian wars on the 11th of April 1512 at only 23. Gaston was the first love of Marguerite d’Angoulême, sister of King François I of France.

Jul 23, 2021 · Discover the best castles in the historic region of Occitanie, from Château de Foix to Château Royal de Collioure and more. The Château de Foix is a castle which dominates the town of Foix in the French département of Ariège. An important tourist site, it is known as a...

Located at the foot of Pyrenees and more precisely at the heart of Ariège en Occitania, find it emblematic city of Foix with its fortified castle with three dominant towers. This small prefecture rich in colors and Story will offer you a original experience in the medieval streets of a friendly historic center close to nature.

At the Château de Foix, we live history for real! During your visit, discover a fun and interactive departmental museum allowing you to witness the life of the Counts of Foix and their wives, relive their conquests, their defeats, their passions... their daily life!

May 26, 2024 · Rising majestically over the town of Foix in the French department of Ariège, the Château de Foix is a powerful symbol of the region‘s tumultuous medieval history. This hilltop fortress, with its striking towers and sweeping views of the Pyrenees mountains, has stood watch over the Occitan landscape since the 7th century.

Jun 17, 2024 · Sometimes there is a connection with the de Foix family either through Jean Gaston or his wife Agnes, and that family had ruled Navarre in 1479-1517.