Lavelanet, Administrative center in Ariège, France
Lavelanet is a French commune in the Occitanie region, situated at 525 meters elevation in the Pamiers arrondissement. It serves as an administrative hub for around 6,000 residents and contains public facilities including schools and medical services.
Settlement here dates to Roman times, with archaeological evidence showing continuous occupation through the medieval period and into modern times. This long habitation shaped the area's development into the present day.
Residents celebrate Occitan traditions through festivals featuring regional music, dance, and local food throughout the year. These gatherings bring the community together and reflect the area's deep roots in regional culture.
The town offers basic facilities including schools, medical practices, and administrative services for visitors and residents. Its location at 525 meters elevation provides good access to the surrounding countryside and neighboring towns.
The name comes from the Latin word 'avellana,' referring to hazel nuts that once grew abundantly in the surrounding area. This connection to local plants shows how nature influenced the area's naming.
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Musée du textile et du peigne en corne de Lavelanet
438 m
Église du Saint-Sacrement de Laroque-d'Olmes
4.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Sernin de Bensa
586 m
Église Saint-Vincent de Péreille
4 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lavelanet
305 m
Église de la Décollation-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives
2.1 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Raissac
3.1 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Villeneuve-d'Olmes
3.5 kmOrgue de tribune de l'église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lavelanet
305 mCap de la Mounjo
3.5 kmScenic viewpoint
4.7 kmScenic viewpoint
411 mScenic viewpoint
4.7 kmScenic viewpoint
4.7 kmScenic viewpoint
4.5 kmScenic viewpoint
384 mScenic viewpoint
305 mScenic viewpoint
3.6 kmCalvaire
306 mScenic viewpoint, toposcope
4.1 kmWayside cross
216 mMemorial, war memorial
3.1 kmRuins
2.8 kmRuines du Château féodal de Lavelanet
419 mRuins
4.6 kmStele, memorial
3 kmCroix de Morenci
4.5 kmCatholic church building, wayside cross
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