Couserans, Historical province in Pyrenees mountains, France.
Located in western Ariège, Couserans encompasses 1,162 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with Saint-Girons and Saint-Lizier as principal settlements.
The Romans integrated the Consoranni people of Couserans into their Provincia around 80 BC, making it part of Aquitania after their conquest.
Saint-Lizier, the historical capital of Couserans, contains medieval buildings and Romanesque architecture that reflect the regional heritage.
Saint-Girons functions as the main urban center of Couserans, providing essential services for the 21,260 residents of this mountainous region.
The territory maintains a population density of 18 inhabitants per square kilometer, standing as one of western Europe's most sparsely inhabited regions.
Part of: Gascony
GPS coordinates: 42.99000,1.15000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:44
Saint-Lizier Cathedral
1.7 km
Palais des Évêques
1.8 km
Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède Cathedral
1.7 km
Montégut-en-Couserans Castle
4.4 km
Cloître de Saint-Lizier
1.6 km
City walls of Saint-Lizier
1.8 km
Château des Vicomtes
934 m
Église Saint-Valier
795 m
Église Saint-Girons
625 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Montjoie-en-Couserans
1.5 km
Cascade d'Aubert
4.7 km
Saint-Lizier bridge
1.7 km
Saint-Girons war memorial
856 m
Maison canoniale de Saint-Lizier
1.7 km
Loubières' house
1.7 km
Maison Dufaur
716 m
Porte de ville de Montjoie-en-Couserans
1.5 km
Au Pays des Traces
1.2 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
2.8 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Marsan
911 m
Église Saint-Hilaire-et-Sainte-Eulalie de Lara
4.7 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Baliar
4 km
Lédar Church
1.9 km
Hôtel-Dieu
1.6 km
Chapelle de Montégut-en-Couserans
4.7 km
Église Saint-Lizier de Lorp
3.3 km
Grandstand organ of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède Cathedral in Saint-Lizier
1.7 km
Chapelle du bourg de Gajan
4.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes