Peyrepertuse Castle poster

The Château de Peyrepertuse poster depicts the famous medieval fortress standing on a limestone ridge in the Corbières. The monument is located in Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, in the Aude department of Occitania. At nearly 800 meters above sea level, its ramparts seem to extend naturally from the rock. This royal fortress of Languedoc is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Often called a Cathar castle, Peyrepertuse is more precisely a former royal fortress of Languedoc. Its first references date back to the 11th century. Then, in the 13th century, the castle became a strategic site of the kingdom of France facing Aragon. This history explains its major place in the medieval heritage of Aude.

I illustrated Peyrepertuse as it appears from the heights. Its pale stone contrasts with the blue sky and distant landscapes. The walls follow the lines of the rocky spur. Thus, the citadel resembles a stone vessel suspended between mountains, valleys, and light.

This Château de Peyrepertuse poster also evokes the “heavenly Carcassonne,” a nickname given to the fortress because of its vast extent. The Sant Jordi keep dominates the upper part of the site. The walls, towers, and stairs carved into the rock recall the military architecture of the Middle Ages. Every detail fuels the imagination of the Cathar castle while preserving the monument’s royal history.

The illustration also preserves a more personal emotion. It recalls the dizzying ascent to the citadel, the wind between the ramparts, and the panorama over the Corbières. Then the gaze returns to the wild landscapes of Cathar Country, between rock, Mediterranean vegetation, and open horizons.

The Château de Peyrepertuse poster naturally finds its place in a living room, hallway, office, or holiday home. It complements wall décor devoted to Occitania, medieval castles, or the landscapes of southern France. Its mineral tones pair well with a natural wood, black, or white frame.

This poster makes a gift idea filled with memories for history enthusiasts. It may recall a visit to Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, a stay in Aude, or a getaway along the route of the royal fortresses of Languedoc. It will also appeal to people attached to the world of the Cathar castle and Occitan heritage.

Choosing this Château de Peyrepertuse poster means keeping close the silhouette of an emblematic monument of the Corbières. An original creation by Marie Troff, the illustration is drawn exclusively for Foliove. It is then printed in France and offered in several formats.

Hand-drawn by Marie Troff in her studio in Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines. Printed in France by an Imprim'Vert printer on 170g/m² matte-coated art paper. Limited edition of 200 copies, numbered and signed ©Foliove. Delivered in a recycled cardboard tube, without a frame.