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Saint-Lizier
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Despite its size, this village in the Couserans region has an episcopal palace (now a departmental museum) and a cathedral-church.
Overview of Saint-Lizier
Despite its size, the village of Saint-Lizier has an episcopal palace (now a departmental museum) and a cathedral-church.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: village.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation: in the south of the Ariège department, near Saint-Girons.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 1,417 inhabitants (2014)
- Superficie: 9.01 km².
- Altitude: from 368 to 578 m.
- Site internet: http://www.ville-saint-lizier.org
History of Saint-Lizier
What to See and Do in Saint-Lizier
Despite its small size, the village has an episcopal palace (now a departmental museum) and a Romanesque cathedral-church.
Bishops' Palace of Saint-Lizier
This historic building also houses the Ariège departmental museum. It features exhibits on the palace's history, a section dedicated to the Roman presence in Couserans, and another on life in the Pyrenean valley of Bethmale in the early 20th century.
This historic building also houses the Ariège departmental museum. It features exhibits on the palace's history, a section dedicated to the Roman presence in Couserans, and another on life in the Pyrenean valley of Bethmale in the early 20th century.
In the Surrounding Area
Ariège Pyrenees Regional Nature Park
Bordering Spain, this park covers 40% of the department and is notable for its Pyrenean flora and fauna (bears, isards, birds of prey). With its lakes, peaks, and valleys (Biros, Vicdessous), it’s also a great area for hiking through beautiful landscapes.
Bordering Spain, this park covers 40% of the department and is notable for its Pyrenean flora and fauna (bears, isards, birds of prey). With its lakes, peaks, and valleys (Biros, Vicdessous), it’s also a great area for hiking through beautiful landscapes.
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Ariège Pyrenees Regional Nature Park
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Bishops' Palace of Saint-Lizier
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