Foix, Medieval castle and abbey in Ariège, France
The Foix Castle rises from a rocky promontory above the confluence of the Ariège and Arget rivers, featuring three square towers from different centuries.
The town developed around an oratory established by Charlemagne, which transformed into the Abbey of Saint Volusianus in 849, initiating urban growth.
Two weekly markets occur in Foix: a local food market at Halle aux Grains on Tuesdays and a larger agricultural produce market on Fridays.
The commune serves as the administrative center of Ariège department, hosting the prefecture and essential government services at an elevation of 933 meters.
The castle maintained its defensive capabilities against multiple attacks during the Albigensian Crusade between 1211 and 1217, remaining unconquered throughout the period.
Location: canton of Foix-Ville
Location: Ariège
Location: arrondissement of Foix
Elevation above the sea: 486 m
Shares border with: Arabaux, Cos, Crampagna, Ferrières-sur-Ariège, Ganac, Montgailhard, Pradières, Saint-Jean-de-Verges, Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière, Vernajoul
Address: 09000 Foix, France 09000 Foix
Phone: +33561054200
Email: secretariat@mairie-foix.fr
Website: http://mairie-foix.fr
GPS coordinates: 42.96390,1.60538
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
Château de Foix
207 m
Abbaye Notre-Dame du Pesquié
5.8 km
Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix
343 m
Forges de Pyrène
3.3 km
L'Estive
516 m
Vernajoul Viaduc
3.8 km
Château de Brassac
5.9 km
Prefecture hotel of Ariège
369 m
Halle aux grains
131 m
Viaduc de l'Alses
2.1 km
Les Épines de Lespinet
340 m
Château de Ganac
2.7 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
5.5 km
Building of the Savings Bank of Foix
141 m
Église de l'Assomption de Vernajoul
2.4 km
Piscine de Foix
429 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Prayols
4.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption d'Arabaux
3.8 km
Église de Bénac
6.1 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Ganac
3.9 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Brassac
5.7 km
Monument to Joseph Lakanal
139 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Montgauzy
810 m
Fontaine de l'Oie
235 m
Porte d'immeuble
352 m
Immeuble dit maison des Cariatides
344 m
Foix, abbey church St.Volusien, great organ
343 m
Forge de Montgaillard
4.1 kmReviews
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