Bastide de Mirepoix
Bastide de Mirepoix
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SpiritOfViator
Buxton, UK208 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We live near Mirepoix and enjoy visiting, having first stumbled upon this little local market town when travelling between Foix and Carcassonne. Its population may be modest- around 3,000 people - but it packs a huge amount of history into a compact town centre, the main feature of which is the characterful and carefully preserved Place des Couverts with its amazing arcaded half-timbered houses, jettied out above the arcades to provide shelter for the medieval traders and market-goers. These date from the C15th to C17th and are individually interesting (check out the gargoyle-like grotesque carvings on some of theme) and form an architectural unity that's seldom seen elsewhere. There's an interesting small cathedral, too.
The town has everything you need whether staying in the area for a few hours or a few weeks - two supermarkets, garages, a choice of accommodation, and plenty of good restaurant and refreshment opportunities.
If you have the choice, visit on a Monday before 1pm to catch the wonderful weekly market; this is one of the best in this part of the Midi, always well attended and full of interest as well as showcasing the products of the many small agricultural producers of the region.
The town has everything you need whether staying in the area for a few hours or a few weeks - two supermarkets, garages, a choice of accommodation, and plenty of good restaurant and refreshment opportunities.
If you have the choice, visit on a Monday before 1pm to catch the wonderful weekly market; this is one of the best in this part of the Midi, always well attended and full of interest as well as showcasing the products of the many small agricultural producers of the region.
Written 20 May 2019
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NickBrum
Southampton, UK68 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We stumbled upon Mirepoix after looking for somewhere to stop on the road back from Foix. What we found was unforgettable. We've traveled extensively in France, always visiting medieval towns and villages, yet we have never seen such a complete survival of medieval timbered buildings like this. The town square is stunning, with covered arcades along 3 of its sides. The side streets are only slightly less interesting, and there is also the one surviving town gate and the cathedral to explore. On a sunny summer's evening there simply is nowhere better to stop off for a pastry and a coffee, to sit and soak up the atmosphere.
Written 13 July 2017
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Derek P
Blackpool, UK71 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
Bastide is a description of the architectural arrangement of the city structures. The roads are orientated N/S and E/W. The city used to have 4 entry gates corresponding to these directions. Now, only the West gate survives. Around the city, parts of the old walls are still visible, integrated into many of the buildings. As you walk along the many terraces, over which the old buildings with their worm marked oak timbers, seem to be precariously suspended, you cannot miss the aura of the years gone by.
Written 21 September 2016
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Albywon
Sydney, Australia13,661 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Beautiful historical centre of the town, Bastide signs adorn 3 directions and the Porte D'Aval the final one.
Great spot to spend a couple of hours!
Great spot to spend a couple of hours!
Written 2 April 2019
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sherman2055
Phoenix, AZ8 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This Bastide is not only the village square, which once served to protect the village businesses, but is an active social spot for dinner or shopping. We watched France win the soccer semi-finals there and it was so cool- singing and celebrating. This is a very special part of the world.
Written 21 July 2018
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sonyamsonyamsonyam
Dublin, Ireland206 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The Bastide de Mirepoix is really beautiful and the buildings are constructed of wood and cob. there was a huge flood in 1289 and it was reconstructed in the same Bastide style ie a main square and original Mediaeval buildings. The houses are half timbered with wooden galleries. The covered market was built in the 1800's after the ancient "couvert des mesures" was destroyed. Lovely village and great for lunch in the main square.
Written 1 May 2018
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Soniafm
Valderrobres, Spain17 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
We loved Mirepoix, the Bastide is a magical spot and a good example of medieval life. Would go back any moment.
Written 2 October 2017
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Marijkedol
Limoux, France288 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
This beautiful town of timber houses and clay walls was built in the 13th and fortified in the 14th century. It has suffered a flood, a 100 year old war and was ransacked many times. A 'bastide' was created being a central square to promote social and economical life and a pattern of streets in the shape of a chessboard. It has a brilliant market on Monday morning and the town is a delight for a browse, a mecca for photographers and offers a large choice of cafes and terraces to enjoy a drink.
Written 14 September 2017
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blondechickma
Boston, MA290 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
The old medieval town center has three sides of overhanging, mortar and timber homes that create a feel that cannot be duplicated. You walk under history. Beautiful carvings adorn the timbers. A few small signs give the history of the facades.
Written 4 January 2017
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NomadicTraveller7
Fuerteventura11,915 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
On a recent trip from the Spanish Pyrenees through France to Beziers, after a night in St Liziers near St Girons, we deliberately decided to stop for breakfast in Mirepoix. We have stayed there 3 times before and we love it. We were not disappointed on our 4th time despite the early July light drizzle and a temperature of only 15C. Even on a cool, drizzly day the centre of Mirepoix is magnificent and magical. On a warm sunny day the lovely arcades would probably have been bustling with people, however we had the lovely arcaded squares almost to ourselves.
Mirepoix is one of these places that we would go back to and go back to. Make sure you visit.
Mirepoix is one of these places that we would go back to and go back to. Make sure you visit.
Written 9 July 2016
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