Mirepoix
A heritage-dense tiny town in the Ariège department of southwestern France, Mirepoix sits on the River Hers-Vif with a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size. The surrounding area forms part of the historic Cathar country, and the wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites. The town's Occitan name — Mirapeis, meaning "see the fish" — hints at its long relationship with the river running through it.
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- Population3,062
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Mirepoix: quick answers
Where is Mirepoix?
Mirepoix is in Ariège, France, about 26 km16 miles in a straight line from Foix.
How do you get to Mirepoix?
The nearest airport is Carcassonne (CCF), about 43 min away by road. The nearest train station is Bram, about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mirepoix?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is November, with about 98 mm3.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mirepoix?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 19 restaurants, 5 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Mirepoix?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Rennes-le-Château, Montolieu and Ax-les-Thermes.