Mirepoix, Medieval commune in Ariège, France
Mirepoix is a commune in Ariège located between Foix and Pamiers, featuring traditional architecture along the banks of the Hers-Vif river at 276 meters elevation. The settlement displays a distinctive layout with buildings from different periods arranged throughout the riverside landscape.
After a devastating flood in 1289, the entire settlement was rebuilt on an elevated natural terrace. This reconstruction shaped the physical structure and the appearance of the place as it stands today.
The town maintains ties to performance arts through the MiMa Festival, which brings puppet theater productions to the community each year. This celebration shows how performance remains part of local life.
The area provides access to educational facilities including a college and a secondary school, serving students from surrounding communities across the region. Visitors will find basic services and amenities centrally located.
The central square features medieval wooden galleries supported by carved beams and posts from the 13th to 15th centuries. These structures display craftsmanship techniques from distant periods that remain visible today.
Location: Ariège
Location: arrondissement of Pamiers
Elevation above the sea: 352 m
Shares border with: La Bastide-de-Bousignac, Besset, Cazals-des-Baylès, Coutens, Lapenne, Malegoude, Manses, Roumengoux, Sainte-Foi, Lafage, Plaigne, Plavilla, Villautou
Address: 09500 Mirepoix, France
Phone: +33561681047
Email: mairie@mirepoix.fr
Website: http://mairie-mirepoix.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.08807,1.87432
Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:53
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Mirepoix Cathedral
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Maison du 15e siècle dite maison des Consuls
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Maison des Consuls
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Palais épiscopal de Mirepoix
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Porte d'Avail
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