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Mirepoix
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A charming village with many medieval buildings, including a (former) cathedral and its Episcopal Palace.
Overview of Mirepoix
Mirepoix is a charming village with many medieval buildings, including a (former) cathedral and its Episcopal Palace.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in the eastern part of the Ariège department, between Pamiers and Carcassonne.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 3,148 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 47.28 km².
- Altitude: from 276 to 462 m.
- Website: http://www.tourisme-mirepoix.com
History of Mirepoix
What to see and do in Mirepoix
With its Saint-Maurice Cathedral and Episcopal Palace, its old houses—some half-timbered—and its narrow streets, the town center has preserved its beautiful medieval character.