Belpech
This small village in the Aude department of southern France sits alongside the Hers-Vif river in the Lauragais, the historic region once known as the "Pays de Cocagne" for its prosperous pastel-growing and grain production. Seven listed monuments are spread across the village, including the 1906-classified church of Saint-Saturnin and the Chapelle du Saint-Sépulcre. The surrounding countryside falls within two Natura 2000 protected zones, with the Pyrenees visible on the horizon.
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- Population1,237
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 20 km12 mi
Nearest airports
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Belpech: quick answers
Where is Belpech?
Belpech is in Aude, France, about 28 km18 miles in a straight line from Foix.
How do you get to Belpech?
The nearest airport is Carcassonne (CCF), about 51 min away by road. The nearest train station is Pamiers, about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Belpech?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C42°F. The wettest month is November, with about 100 mm3.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Belpech?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Belpech?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Rennes-le-Château, Seix and Montolieu.