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Lavelanet

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Municipality of Ariège, in Occitanie, Lavelanet takes place about thirty kilometers from Foix, in the heart of the country of Olmes. It is located at the edge of the Aude department, not far from Raissac, Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives and L'Aiguillon.

Populated since prehistoric times, the territory of Lavelanet developed at the foot of the fortified castle of Castelsarrasin then owned by the Counts of Foix. The town as we know it today begins its existence in the 9th century, under the influence of the priory of the monks of Saint-Sernin de Toulouse. Partly destroyed during the wars of religion, the town experienced a new economic boom in the 19th century with the opening of the first spinning mills.

Today, Lavelanet continues to attract visitors with the richness of its architectural heritage and the charm of its landscapes.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLavelanet
Postcode09300
Latitude42.9376530 (N 42° 56’ 16”)
Longitude1.8514720 (E 1° 51’ 5”)
AltitudeFrom 490m to 802m
Surface area12.57 km²
Population6177 inhabitants
Density491 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureFoix (27 km, 28 min)
Insee code09160
IntercommunalityCC du Pays d'Olmes
DepartmentAriège
TerritoriesMidi-Pyrénées, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Dreuilhe1.6 km (3 min)
Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives2.9 km (5 min)
Raissac3.9 km (8 min)
Laroque-d'Olmes4.7 km (7 min)
Villeneuve-d'Olmes4.7 km (8 min)
Bénaix5.2 km (9 min)
L'Aiguillon5.4 km (7 min)
Péreille5.9 km (12 min)
Esclagne6.7 km (10 min)
Tabre7.1 km (11 min)
Lesparrou7.1 km (11 min)
Montferrier7.1 km (10 min)
Régat7.2 km (11 min)
Aigues-Vives7.5 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the first half of the 17th century, the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. With an eight-sided choir, it takes place on the remains of an old 12th century building and benefited from a major restoration campaign in the 2000s. Inside, you can admire a baptismal font and a sculpted pulpit from the 17th century, two frescoes by Reynold Arnould, a neo-Gothic organ case classified as an historic monument and in which its owner, Eugène Puget died, or a very beautiful painting of the Crucifixion.

While strolling in the city, do not miss to admire the oratory of Sainte-Ruffine, the chapel of Saint-Sernin de Bensa from the 12th century or to have a drink on the large esplanade.

The town also has an interesting textile and horn comb museum which traces the history of these artisanal productions in the region.

Places of interest

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Events and festivities

The market is held every Wednesday and Friday morning. Night markets are also offered on Tuesdays in July and August, the rest of the year, the night market takes place on the second Tuesday of each month under the covered market.

At the end of March, place at the Citadelles trail.

A jazz festival, Jazz'velanet, organizes concerts in May.

The communal festival offers its activities each year for July 14.

Every last weekend of September, up to the hazelnut festival and its festivities.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Rafting on the River Aude
Sports sensations35 € to 40 € Alet-les-Bains (33 km)
Visit an essential oil distillery
Arts and Crafts4 € to 8 € Castelnaudary (44 km)
All-terrain electric scooter ride
Sports sensations25 € Matemale (46 km)
Carriage ride with cart horses
Nature and the great outdoors75 € to 576 € Camarade (50 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Touyre Gorges
HikeIntermediate2:00Belloc (10.5 km)
The Green Line
Mountain bike itineraryIntermediate8:00Mirepoix (16.7 km)
Pic du Midi
HikeIntermediate3:30Roquefeuil (17.5 km)
The Greenway
HikeEasy4:00La Bastide-de-Sérou (35 km)
Madrès Peak
HikeIntermediate3:00Roquefort-de-Sault (36 km)

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