Saint-Lizier

Saint-Lizier

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TownSaint-LizierMontjoie-en-Couserans at 2.1 km (3 min)
Insee code09268Lorp-Sentaraille at 2.6 km (6 min)
Postcode09190Saint-Girons at 2.8 km (5 min)
Latitude43.0025679Gajan at 3.1 km (5 min)
Longitude1.1355090Taurignan-Vieux at 4 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 368 to 578 metersEycheil at 5.2 km (11 min)
Surface9.01 km²Montégut-en-Couserans at 5.9 km (8 min)
Population1457 inhabitantsMontgauch at 6.2 km (9 min)
Density169 inhabitants/km²Caumont at 6.3 km (9 min)
National labelMoulis at 7.5 km (11 min)
Chief townFoix (at 45 km, 48 min)Montesquieu-Avantès at 7.5 km (9 min)
DepartmentAriègeTaurignan-Castet at 7.6 km (10 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located at the foot of the Pyrenees in the country Couserans Saint-Lizier is part of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.

In the late fifth century, it was the seat of a bishopric and its name comes from the second bishop Glycerius, which sanctified, was called St. Lizier. This bishopric lasted until 1801 Concordat.

Saint-Lizier is currently one of the most tourist cities of the Ariege (09) and a stop on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela (Pyrenean Piedmont).


SIGHTSEEING
  • The monuments testify to its rich past:
  • Cathedral Saint-Lizier with Romanesque frescoes dating from 1080.
  • Romanesque cloister.
  • Treasury Room of Bishops.
  • Pharmacy 18th century.
  • The Gallo-Roman ramparts dating from the late 4th century.
  • The county museum with Notre-Dame de la Sede.
  • For children, Saint-Lizier, "Traces of the Country" will result in your small to discover all the animal tracks in a very pleasant!
Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Saint-Lizier
Leisure centresMuseum of the Palais des Evêques
MonumentsCathedral Saint-Lizier

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • A classical music festival nationally acclaimed held annually in late July, early August.
  • The Gallo-Roman days also animate the City in August.
  • A fair of organic products takes place the second Sunday in October.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The Couserans:
  • The Couserans is a very beautiful country that offers many maintained hiking trails.
  • You see in this skill preserved: food (cheese pies) crafts (wooden shoes).
  • Do not miss the Saturday morning market in Saint-Girons, you'll find delicious local produce.
  • Athletes will be met. Here all sports can be enjoyed: downhill skiing at Guzet Snow and skiing in the area of ​​the pond of Hers, canoeing, golf, adventure, paragliding, gliding, gliding, horse riding, cycling, mountain biking. ..
PHOTOS
Views of the Pyrenees
 
Romanesque cloister
Pharmacy 18th century
 
Salat River
River Salat
  
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Min. 5°C - Max. 17°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 5°C - Max. 20°C
Wednesday 6 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 24°C
RESTAURANTS 
Hôtel Restaurant Eychenne
Saint-Girons
Traditional cuisine of the Southwest, 2 dining rooms, terrace, outdoor heated pool, free wifi.
Located 2.2 km from Saint-LizierFrom 20 € to 60 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Clos Enchanté    
8.5
Castillon-en-Couserans
A charming house for lovers of nature, with a garden and park in a small village in the foothills of the moutains of the Mont Valier.
Located 12.2 km from Saint-LizierFrom 55 € to 65 € the double room 
Au coeur du chemin  
Castillon-en-Couserans
Our house 'at the heart of the way' is in the Ariege Pyrenees, in the footsteps of St Jacques de Compostela. Couserans Castillon is a village between high and medium mountains (located...
Located 12.6 km from Saint-LizierFrom 52 € to 62 € the double room 
Au pied du Moussaù    
9
Orgibet
Located 700 m above sea level on the hills overlooking the village of Orgibet, in the valley of the Bellongue in Couserans Ariège, in the heart of the NRP. Its view of the massif is...
Located 18.1 km from Saint-Lizier45 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Location Vacances Saint-Girons Ariege  
9.6
Montjoie-en-Couserans
Rent apartment on the ground floor of the house of the owner. Covered terrace facing south, garden furniture, barbecue. Parking Place in a small quiet village just 2 minutes from downtown...
Located 1.9 km from Saint-LizierFrom 270 € to 380 € per week 
Le Calme & La Tranquilité  
9.2
Montjoie-en-Couserans
Montjoie in couserans to 2 km from the shops and St-Girons St-liziez quiet and pleasant town, with T2 for 2 to 4 pers. Coin lounge kitchen 2 beds super-posed a pers. 1ch. lit 2pers....
Located 1.9 km from Saint-LizierFrom 280 € to 350 € per week 
La Grange de Guirel  
10
Biert
On the floor of an old barn mountain, 950 m above sea level is a large studio of over 50 m ², with entrance hall, kitchen, bathroom, WC, mezzanine with bed (bed 140) large living room...
Located 16.8 km from Saint-Lizier350 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping en ferme d'accueil l'azaigoua  
Biert
Natural area along creek. Quiet and shady, grassy field in terrasse. Salle with fireplace that could serve as shelter during bad times a week temps. Une chickens grilled over a wood...
Located 18.6 km from Saint-Lizier12 € per day 
Domaine Le Moulin  
Martres-Tolosane
The campsite is set on a ancient property of the 16th century. The land with its fields and forest parts covers more than 12 ha. At the one end the river Garonne flows by fringed by...
Located 23 km from Saint-LizierFrom 16 € to 22.90 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel-Restaurant Eychenne     
8.2
Saint-Girons
The Hôtel Eychenne is located in the scenic Pyrenees town of Saint-Girons. The hotel’s antique decorated guestrooms have TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy the Eychenne’s outdoor pool...
Located 2.2 km from Saint-LizierRoom from 76 €
Logis Horizon 117     
7.4
Lorp-Sentaraille
This family-owned hotel has a peaceful atmosphere and offers complete relaxation in the Pyrénées region. The hotel is in a great location for visitors to the central Pyrénées area....
Located 2.8 km from Saint-LizierRoom from 49 €
Hotel Parc de Paletès 
Saint-Girons
This camping site is 2 km from the centre of Saint-Girons and 10 km from Pyrénées Ariégeoises Regional Park. It offers free Wi-Fi access, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with...
Located 3.9 km from Saint-LizierRoom from 30 €

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