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lomi Says: The magnificent medieval walled city of Carcassonne is only 30 minutes drive away. The old city, and its 'medieval' fortress is one of the architectural marvels of Europe. It is reputedly the inspiration for Walt Disney’s The Sleeping Beauty.The site has always occupied a...
Kate-Me Says: The St Maurice Cathedral, in the heart of the old town, dates from the 14th - 16th centuries.Inside, I found it to be a rather more spectacularly coloured example than usual, as you can see by photo 3 of the column to one side of the stained glass window. The windows were...
Mondays In the square: Mirepoix market
lomi Says: This local magnificent market is held every Monday morning throughout the year. Sometimes musicians play their musci around the square. A lively atmosphere. As well as fresh home grown and organic produce you can buy , clothing, shoes, wine, trinkets, live chickens! freshly...
TygerLyn Says: B e careful - there are so many wonderful markets in Mirepoix that you can severely short of money!
lomi Says: This must be one of the most charming medieval town squares or 'place' in France. There are many cafe bars & small resturants selling plat du jour from 8 euros, bookshops (in English & French) giftshops, and many small private shops.Weekly (Monday) market selling everything...
Kate-Me Says: One thing I really loved about Mirepoix were all the colourful, decorative iron shop signs in the streets directly around the Brocante market. I didn't find any other town around France (apart from perhaps Colmar in Alsace) which had signs this decorative.
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B e careful - there are so many wonderful markets in Mirepoix that you can severely short of money!
Q: How far is Mirepoix from Paris? What is the best method of travel there from Paris?
A: That depends upon to which Mirepoix you are referring: Mirepoix just south of Castelnaudary - 774 km south of Paris Mirepoix just north of Auch - 725 km south of...
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The locals are called Mirapiciens. Mirepoix is a lovely historic town in the Hers valley of the Ariège département, in the south of France, between Carcassonne and Pamiers. I think it is one of the...
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Under construction Located slightly to the south west of Carcassonne, Mirepoix is a medieval city with a wonderful 12th century main square. We visited it just for an hour, and checked out its...
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Mirepoix and it's carved heads.
Mirepoix is in the Ariege department of the Midi-Pyrenees near the border with the Languedoc-Roussillon and between Carcassonne and Foix. The highlight of this ancient bastide town is the central......
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This is not the Mirepoix you are looking for . . .
There are two villages named Mirepoix and unfortunately they are both in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France so they come up looking like a duplication on the Virtual Tourist Search Engine. The first...
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