Mirepoix
A medieval square with half-timbered houses
From the 2014 guide – ThomasA unique square in the middle of the town. The houses are built with oak half-timbering and are hundreds of years old. Market on Thursdays.
The big market is now held on Monday mornings. The arcades around the square have carved beam ends with animal and human faces – look up. A good lunch stop on the way between Foix and Carcassonne.
The history of the Cathars
The lords of Mirepoix were sympathetic to the Cathars – Pierre-Roger de Mirepoix led the defence of Montségur in 1243–1244.
43.0880° N, 1.8740° E
Road trips passing here
Nearby
- Lac de Montbel14 km · A swimming lake near Bélesta
Fanjeaux and Prouille17 km · Cathar centre and cradle of the Dominicans
Château de Roquefixade19 km · A clifftop ruin between Foix and Montségur
Fontaine de Fontestorbes22 km · The breathing spring – near Bélesta
Château de Puivert23 km · The troubadours' castle
Château de Montségur24 km · The Cathars' stronghold
Foix26 km · A town with a castle, very charming – a favourite
Rivière souterraine de Labouiche26 km · Boat trip on an underground river