Bustling Medieval Mirepoix
Bustling Medieval Mirepoix Mira Peis The town The bustling medieval town of Mirepoix, population of 3,130[i], was built on the banks of the River Hers-Vif in 1290 AD (Chinese Song and Yuan dynasties) out of drowned trees cut from nearby forests. These ancient beams still support the overhanging pastel houses over the arcade of shops […]
Ariège, a breathtaking corner of the countryside
Ariège, a breathtaking corner of the countryside Its warm locals, an endless activities in nature, its gastronomy and its wines to appreciate, its history and its culture to discover Breathe… … heavily as you climb the last steps to the top of Chateau Roquefixade to look between limestone crags over verdant valleys towards the ruins […]