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Foix is a commune, the former capital of the County of Foix. Today it is the Préfecture of the Ariège department in southwestern France in the Occitanie region. It is the second least populous administrative centre of a department in all of France, the least-populous being Privas.
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Foix (French pronunciation: [fwa]; Occitan: Fois [ˈfujs, ˈfujʃ]; Catalan: Foix [ˈfoʃ]) is a commune, the former capital of the County of Foix. It is the capital of the department of Ariège as it is the seat of the Préfecture of that department. Foix is located in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. It is the second least populous French departmental capital, the least populous being Privas. Foix lies south of Toulouse, close to the borders with Spain and Andorra.
As of 2019, the city had a population of 9,493. It is only the second biggest town in Ariège, the biggest being Pamiers, which is one of the two sub-prefectures, the other being St Girons. Foix is twinned with the English cathedral city of Ripon, with the Spanish towns of Sarroca de Lleida and Lerida and the Andorran capital Andorre-la-Vieille.
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FRANCE || Occitanie - travel vlog (Toulouse, Carcassonne, Albi, Foix, Cahors)
15° North are travelling again! This time it’s Occitanie, a region of south west France, where we stay in Toulouse and visit the beautiful towns of Carcassonne, Albi, Foix and Cahors.
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Occitanie is a region in South-West France. Its capital is Toulouse, the fourth biggest city in France, behind Paris, Marseille and Lyon.
The symbol of Occitanie is the Occitan Cross, the banner of arms of the Counts of Toulouse. You can see it everywhere in the region, but the biggest of these is in the Place du Capitole, in front of Le Capitole, the city hall and its most iconic building. You can visit the Capitole for free. Originally built in 1190, the current building dates from 1750 and the entire building is built from the area’s signature pink bricks. These bricks can be seen all over the city and is the reason why Toulouse is known as La Ville Rose, or The Pink City.
A city has existed on this spot since The Iron Age. Gauls, Romans and then the Franks inhabited its ever-changing streets and it became the capital of Aquitaine. Its position, on the French side of the Pyrenees, was pivotal in protecting France from the Spanish and also its Moorish occupiers.
In fact, had the French lost the Battle of Toulouse in 721 and the Battle of Poitiers in 732, then the History of Europe might have been very different indeed. The Umayyad Caliphate had occupied Spain in 711 and had been pushing North ever since, but their defeat in these two battles halted their progress and kept the Muslim civilisation on the Western side of the Pyrenees permanently. Since then, Toulouse flourished as an important Christian city, with scores of ambitious churches and monasteries built amongst its medieval streets.
Nearby is the beautiful town of Albi. The home of famed painter Toulouse Lautrec, the medieval old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sitting on the River Tarn, its vast cathedral looms high above the town. Reportedly the largest brick building in the entire world, the cathedral was built as a statement of Catholic dominance after the destruction of the Cathars and their religion, which had been dominant in the region until they were ousted in the thirteenth century.
Next we head to Cahors, another medieval town, this time sitting inside a U-bend of the Lot River. The Valantre Bridge is one of several known as Devil’s Bridges, meaning that when it was built, people were so amazing by its technical achievement, they believed it could not possibly have been conceived or built by human’s. Subsequently, people thought it was built by the Devil himself. Which it was, obviously. The city itself also had a fairly devilish reputation as it famously allowed bankers to charge interest on its loans, which used to be known as the sin of usury by the church. Which is why Cahors is mentioned in Dante’s Inferno alongside Sodom as an example of cities of absolute sin.
Which we didn’t we headed to Foix, near to the border with Andora. A town centred around a rather impressive castle atop a rocky hill, it has been inhabited since the Romans built a fort there. Charlemagne founded the town itself and the castle was inhabited by Counts of Foix for centuries, until one them, Henry Navarre, was crowned Henry IV of France. And Henry IV is, like, a BIG deal in France because he ended the War between Catholics and Protestants by signing the Edict of Nantes. He was assassinated by a fanatical Catholic for doing so… But his legacy remained, nonetheless.
Our final stop is the glorious fortified city of Carcassonne. Yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the citadel is a vast and sprawling medieval walled city that sat on the border between France and Aragon. Evolving from a small castle to the stone behemoth it is today, it has two concentric fortified walls and then a castle inside that. There are 53 towers in Carcassonne. One of which was the Inquisition Tower, where the Catholic Inquisition tortured anyone who didn’t ascribe to their beliefs. Which was a particularly relevant here, because Carcassonne was originally a stronghold of the Cathars. Make sure you head out onto the walls themselves to get the best views over the city and the landscape surrounding it.
Beautiful Foix in the South of France
Foix and the Region
In the South of France, more precisely in the Occitanie region, is Foix, a rather small, historical town.
Very typical of the South, the downtown features lots of trees – People spend time outside, and they look for some shade as it gets quite hot in the summer months.
Narrow streets are winding up everywhere all the way to the castle. So, the access to the castle is directly from the old downtown and you can walk to it – You don’t have to drive. Plus, it adds a tremendous impact to the downtown life and general feeling.
The medieval castle dominates the old town and also overlooks the newer parts of town.
If you ever go there, I recommend you take the tour. It is very comprehensive and interesting, but for the moment, I will let you take a peek through these few pictures.
We are now leaving Foix, on the way to Montsegur, in the Cathar country.
Montsegur is a very quaint village – quiet, remote, with some very traditional food in the only restaurant that was open on that day.
Above Montsegur is the chateau de Montsegur, the cradle of Catharism in France in the 13th century.
600 people lived there, on that site. It was a rather safe refuge for this large community, persecuted by the church. Ultimately, more than 200 perished, burnt alive because of their own religious beliefs – a very tragic end… a tragic page of the history book.
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Panoramic View Over Foix, France
Panoramic View Over Foix, France, from the Prat du Albi. Journyd Travels.
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Foix is een stad gelegen in het departement Ariège, in de regio Midi-Pyrénées. De stad ligt betrekkelijk dicht bij de grens met Spanje en Andorra. Foix geldt als de dunst bevolkte administratieve regio van heel Frankrijk.
Great ideas for Foix
Great ideas for Foix
Go back in time in Foix, Montségur and other medieval cities #GrandSiteOccitanie and imagine what life would have been like.
Recommended itinerary from Olivier Montariol, cutler from Ariège:
1. Foix: start in the historical town centre, continue along the winding streets with small shops and squares and then make your way up to the castle that overlooks the town. Visit the museum inside the castle and enjoy its incredible interactive immersive experience.
2. Château de Montségur: climb to the top of the rocky cliff to discover the last bastion of the Cathar saga. The panoramic view is simply breath-taking.
3. Saint-Lizier: wander around this town which has preserved its rich past and religious heritage, and stroll along its cobbled streets to reach the Palais des Evêques.
4. Personal favourite – Festival Mima: the puppet festival of Mirepoix showcases a range of artistic and inventive creations for a popular spectacle that offers fun for the whole family.
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Bienvenue à ... Foix, préfecture de l'Ariège !
A visiter absolument, son cèlèbre et splendide château d'où vous pourrez disposer d'une vue splendide sur Foix et la vallée.
Pensez à profiter d'une promenade le long de la rivière Ariège.
Enjoy !
Medieval town in Foix France and Chateau De Foix an Old town in France
A beautiful old town in Foix France with its famous and tourist attraction of Chateau De Foix .This is a small old village with a Medieval structures and and a very Famous Castle in South France located Midi Pyrenee occitaine of France.
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The chateau de Foix is situated high on a rocky spur above the town of Foix and the Ariège valley, and has a history dating from the 10th century although most of the castle we see during a visit was built in the 12th century.
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Built In the style of a 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.
In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians. The county became a privileged refuge for persecuted Cathars.
The castle, often besieged (notably by Simon de Montfort in 1211 and 1212), resisted assault and was only taken once, in 1486, thanks to treachery during the war between two branches of the Foix family.
From the 14th century, the Counts of Foix spent less and less time in the uncomfortable castle, preferring the Governors’ Palace. From 1479, the Counts of Foix became Kings of Navarre and the last of them, made Henri IV of France, annexed his Pyrrenean lands to France.
As seat of the Governor of the Foix region from the 15th century, the castle continued to ensure the defence of the area, notably during the Wars of Religion. Alone of all the castles in the region, it was exempted from the destruction orders of Richelieu (1632-1638).
Until the Revolution, the fortress remained a garrison. Its life was brightened with grand receptions for its governors, including the Count of Tréville, captain of musketeers under Louis XIII and Marshal Philippe Henri de Ségur, one of Louis XVI’s ministers. The Round Tower, built in the 15th century, is the most recent, the two square towers having been built before the 11th century. They served as a political and civil prison for four centuries until 1862. It has been listed since 1840 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
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Foix is a commune, the former capital of the County of Foix. Today it is the Préfecture of the Ariège department in southwestern France in the Occitanie region.The Romans built a fort on the rocky hill where the Château de Foix castle now overlooks the town.
The original Chateau de Foix was built before the tenth century (it was mentioned in Roger 1st will when he bequeathed this amazing chateaux to his youngest son Bernard). Seated on top of a small hill this astounding piece of architecture is essential viewing on your visit here: the chateaux has undergone recent renovation and is the jewel of the town.
Unlike many castles, the tourist authority have also provided abundant information for visitors and offer self-guided recorded visits in many languages. Whether you’re a count, a knight a fair maiden, or a parent looking for activities for the kids, you’ll be sure to step back in time at a visit to this fortress.
Since 1930, the castle has housed the Ariège departmental museum. Sections on prehistory, Gallo-Roman and mediaeval archaeology that tell the history of the Ariège from ancient times have been created with amazing taste. The museum has organised exhibits to concentrate on the history of the castle site so as to recreate the life of Foix at the time of the Counts.
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Promenade pyrénéenne de Foix aux châteaux cathares
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Foix is located about 1hr and 20mins southeast of Toulouse by train. The Chateau de Foix dominates the town and was once a Cathar Castle. It is listed as a “monument historique” by the French Ministry of Culture. Beneath the Chateau is an interesting mix of architecture and alleyways dotted with patisseries, boulangeries, artisan shops, restaurants and cafes.
Narrow streets in Foix, France
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