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Mirepoix was captured in 1209 by Simon V de Montfort and given to one of his lieutenants, Guy de Lévis. The town, originally on the right bank of the Hers-Vif, was destroyed by a violent flood in 1289. It was rebuilt by Jean de Lévis in 1290, on an elevated natural terrace on the other side of the river. The layout of the town center has not changed since the 13th century.[citation needed]
Mirepoix Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Maurice de Mirepoix), a former Roman Catholic cathedral and national monument of France, was the seat of a bishopric until 1801.[citation needed]
Politics and administrationedit
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At the heart of Mirepoix is one of the finest surviving arcaded market squares - Les Couverts- in France. The square is bordered by houses dating from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries.
The mediaeval Maison des Consuls (council house) has rafter-ends carved with dozens of images of animals and monsters, and caricatures of mediaeval professions and social groups.
The cathedral of St-Maurice has the second widest Gothic arch in Europe (after Girona in Catalonia, Spain). The foundation stone was laid by Jean de Lévis on 6 May 1298. Construction continued, with interruptions, over the next six centuries. The cathedral was restored in 1858 and 1859 by Prosper Mérimée, and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
La Porte d'Aval dates from 1372.
Mirepoix's bridge is 206 meters long and has seven arches. It is the work of architect Jean-Rodolphe Perronet (1708–1794), whose best known works are the Pont de la Concorde in Paris (1787–1791) and the bridge of Nantes. Work on its construction was started in 1776. Near the bridge and closer to town a much smaller bridge passes over a canal; near this layer bridge is the 'chêne vert', an ancient oak tree about 800 years old.
The first mention of the ancient Château de Terride dates from 960. It was captured (together with Mirepoix as a whole) by Simon de Montfort on 22 September 1209. The castle took the name of 'Terride' in the 16th century.
Winter market in the place des Couverts.The bastide of Mirepoix in summer.
Notable inhabitantsedit
Jacques Fournier (c. 1280 – 1342) was Bishop of Mirepoix from 1326, and became Pope in 1334, taking the name Benedict XII. He was the third Avignon Pope.
Pierre-Paul Riquet (1609–1680) was the engineer responsible for the construction of the Canal du Midi. He lived in Mirepoix from 1634 to 1646.
Marie de Calages (1630–1661), born in Mirepoix, was a poet. She was crowned many times by l’Académie des Jeux Floraux.
Jean-Joseph Vidal (1747–1819) was an astronomer, particularly noted for his study of the planet Mercury.
Frédéric Soulié (1800–1847), novelist, dramatist, critic and journalist. Born in Foix, Soulié lived in Mirepoix as a young boy.
Marie-Louise Escholier (1876–1956, née Marie-Louise Pons-Tandy), born in Mirepoix, was a writer. She was the co-author, with her husband Raymond Escholier, of the novel Cantegril.[4] Marie-Louise Escholier and her husband are buried in the town cemetery.
Marcel Pagnol (1895–1974), the novelist, playwright and filmmaker, taught at the École Supérieure in Mirepoix.
Pierre Daboval (1918–2015) was an artist.[5] He lived in Mirepoix from 1998 until his death.
Terence Macartney-Filgate (born 1924) is a British-Canadian film director. He has directed, written, produced or shot more than 100 films in a career spanning over 50 years.[6]
Cultural Lifeedit
MiMa is an international festival of the art of marionettes held every summer. Each year the event is built around a central theme. The line-up showcases a variety of techniques including object theatre, glove puppets, string puppets and marionettes portées (puppets carried by a handle on the back of the head).[7]
Mirepoix Musique promotes concerts of classical music (particularly French and English) and readings throughout the year in and around Mirepoix.[8]
Salon du Livre d’Histoire Locale de Mirepoix[9][10]
The festival Swing à Mirepoix is held each year over the Easter weekend.[11]
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You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in French December 2008 Click show for important translation instructions View a machine translated version of the French article Machine translation like DeepL or Google Translate is a useful starting point for translations but translators must revise errors as necessary and confirm that the translation is accurate rather than simply copy pasting machine translated text into the English Wikipedia Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low quality If possible verify the text with references provided in the foreign language article You must provide copyright attribution in the edit summary accompanying your translation by providing an interlanguage link to the source of your translation A model attribution edit summary is Content in this edit is translated from the existing French Wikipedia article at fr Mirepoix Ariege see its history for attribution You should also add the template Translated fr Mirepoix Ariege to the talk page For more guidance see Wikipedia Translation Mirepoix French pronunciation miʁpwa Occitan Mirapeis supposedly from mire peis meaning see the fish is a commune in the Ariege department in southwestern France MirepoixCommuneA general view of MirepoixCoat of armsLocation of MirepoixMirepoixShow map of FranceMirepoixShow map of OccitanieCoordinates 43 05 23 N 1 52 28 E 43 0897 N 1 8744 E 43 0897 1 8744CountryFranceRegionOccitaniaDepartmentAriegeArrondissementPamiersCantonMirepoixIntercommunalityPays de MirepoixGovernment Mayor 2020 2026 Xavier Caux 1 Area147 28 km2 18 25 sq mi Population 2021 2 3 120 Density66 km2 170 sq mi Time zoneUTC 01 00 CET Summer DST UTC 02 00 CEST INSEE Postal code09194 09500Elevation276 462 m 906 1 516 ft avg 308 m or 1 010 ft 1 French Land Register data which excludes lakes ponds glaciers gt 1 km2 0 386 sq mi or 247 acres and river estuaries 13th century facades in Mirepoix Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Politics and administration 4 Population 5 Sights 6 Notable inhabitants 7 Cultural Life 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksGeography editMirepoix is situated in the Hers valley between Carcassonne and Pamiers History editMirepoix was captured in 1209 by Simon V de Montfort and given to one of his lieutenants Guy de Levis The town originally on the right bank of the Hers Vif was destroyed by a violent flood in 1289 It was rebuilt by Jean de Levis in 1290 on an elevated natural terrace on the other side of the river The layout of the town center has not changed since the 13th century citation needed Mirepoix Cathedral Cathedrale Saint Maurice de Mirepoix a former Roman Catholic cathedral and national monument of France was the seat of a bishopric until 1801 citation needed Politics and administration editThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items May 2021 List of successive mayors of Mirepoix In office Name Party Capacity Ref 1895 1908 Philippe Roubichou Republican1908 1928 Paul Porcher Radical1931 1932 Louis Planel Republican1942 1944 Antoine de Levis Mirepoix1959 1981 Gilbert Faure SFIO then PS Deputy1981 1983 Claude Ettori PS1984 1995 Jeanne Ettori1995 March 2001 Bernard Garcia UDFMarch 2001 March 2008 Jean Cazanave PSMarch 2008 May 2020 Nicole QuillienMay 2020 Incumbent Xavier Caux DVGMirepoix is twinned with Palafrugell Spain Population editThe inhabitants are called Mirapiciens in French Historical populationYearPop p a 19683 255 19753 273 0 08 19823 139 0 60 19902 993 0 59 19993 061 0 25 20073 107 0 19 20123 123 0 10 20173 158 0 22 Source INSEE 3 Sights edit nbsp Cathedrale Saint Maurice de MirepoixAt the heart of Mirepoix is one of the finest surviving arcaded market squares Les Couverts in France The square is bordered by houses dating from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries The mediaeval Maison des Consuls council house has rafter ends carved with dozens of images of animals and monsters and caricatures of mediaeval professions and social groups The cathedral of St Maurice has the second widest Gothic arch in Europe after Girona in Catalonia Spain The foundation stone was laid by Jean de Levis on 6 May 1298 Construction continued with interruptions over the next six centuries The cathedral was restored in 1858 and 1859 by Prosper Merimee and Eugene Viollet le Duc La Porte d Aval dates from 1372 Mirepoix s bridge is 206 meters long and has seven arches It is the work of architect Jean Rodolphe Perronet 1708 1794 whose best known works are the Pont de la Concorde in Paris 1787 1791 and the bridge of Nantes Work on its construction was started in 1776 Near the bridge and closer to town a much smaller bridge passes over a canal near this layer bridge is the chene vert an ancient oak tree about 800 years old The first mention of the ancient Chateau de Terride dates from 960 It was captured together with Mirepoix as a whole by Simon de Montfort on 22 September 1209 The castle took the name of Terride in the 16th century nbsp Winter market in the place des Couverts nbsp The bastide of Mirepoix in summer Notable inhabitants editJacques Fournier c 1280 1342 was Bishop of Mirepoix from 1326 and became Pope in 1334 taking the name Benedict XII He was the third Avignon Pope Pierre Paul Riquet 1609 1680 was the engineer responsible for the construction of the Canal du Midi He lived in Mirepoix from 1634 to 1646 Marie de Calages 1630 1661 born in Mirepoix was a poet She was crowned many times by l Academie des Jeux Floraux Jean Joseph Vidal 1747 1819 was an astronomer particularly noted for his study of the planet Mercury Bertrand Clausel 1772 1842 was a marshal of France Frederic Soulie 1800 1847 novelist dramatist critic and journalist Born in Foix Soulie lived in Mirepoix as a young boy Marie Louise Escholier 1876 1956 nee Marie Louise Pons Tandy born in Mirepoix was a writer She was the co author with her husband Raymond Escholier of the novel Cantegril 4 Marie Louise Escholier and her husband are buried in the town cemetery Marcel Pagnol 1895 1974 the novelist playwright and filmmaker taught at the Ecole Superieure in Mirepoix Pierre Daboval 1918 2015 was an artist 5 He lived in Mirepoix from 1998 until his death Terence Macartney Filgate born 1924 is a British Canadian film director He has directed written produced or shot more than 100 films in a career spanning over 50 years 6 Cultural Life editMiMa is an international festival of the art of marionettes held every summer Each year the event is built around a central theme The line up showcases a variety of techniques including object theatre glove puppets string puppets and marionettes portees puppets carried by a handle on the back of the head 7 Mirepoix Musique promotes concerts of classical music particularly French and English and readings throughout the year in and around Mirepoix 8 Salon du Livre d Histoire Locale de Mirepoix 9 10 The festival Swing a Mirepoix is held each year over the Easter weekend 11 See also editCommunes of the Ariege departmentReferences edit Repertoire national des elus les maires in French data gouv fr Plateforme ouverte des donnees publiques francaises 13 September 2022 Populations legales 2021 The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies 28 December 2023 Population en historique depuis 1968 INSEE raymond et marie louise escholier Belcikowski org Retrieved 17 March 2017 Aigues Vives La main de Pierre Daboval ne tremble pas 20 03 2014 ladepeche fr 20 March 2014 Retrieved 17 March 2017 Canada 3 May 2011 Terence Macartney Filgate For the love of shooting The Globe and Mail Retrieved 17 March 2017 MIMA Festival des arts de la Marionnette de Mirepoix en Ariege Mima artsdelamarionnette com Retrieved 17 March 2017 James Atkins Design Print and digital design UK US France Switzerland Italy Mirepoixmusique com Archived from the original on 17 May 2014 Retrieved 17 March 2017 Salon du Livre D Histoire Locale de Mirepoix www tourisme mirepoix com Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 17 January 2022 A Mirepoix 19e Salon du livre d histoire locale La dormeuse blogue 3 Belcikowski org Retrieved 17 March 2017 SWING a MIREPOIX 19 20 21 Avril 2014 19eme edition du Festival SWING a MIREPOIX Ariege Pyrenees Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 10 July 2014 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mirepoix Ariege Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mirepoix Ariege amp oldid 1207807425, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
