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| Château de Foix |
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| View from down in the city, narrow streets and celebratory flags |
In the Ariège region of France within the Pyrénées
is found is a city named Foix. This historically was a major seat of power and
people flocked to it from all over Europe. Today it is still a major tourist “must
see.” The food, of course, is fantastic, the sites easy to get to, and Foix’s
history is fascinating. The château has three distinctive towers, the two
squared towers built in the 11th century and the round in the 15th,
and presides over the town from a rocky mount. I love the tree-lined streets,
the mix of architecture and the vibrant life of the city, especially during a
festival. And if you’re a shopper don’t worry. Foix will keep you busy. To
reach the château one walks a long and literally winding road up with views stretched
out in all directions. I’ve been to Foix three times and each time something
different entices me into coming back.
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| A view of the abbey church of Saint-Volusien and Notre-Dame de Montgauzy in Foix |
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| The abbey church of Saint-Volusien and Notre-Dame de Montgauzy in Foix |
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| Looking up at the round tower from the city streets |
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| An interesting courtyard you can see through the gate protecting the private entry, notice the stairway curve... |
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| My kids at a fountain sitting under a bridge |
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| Fountains are found all over Foix. This is the "swan" fountain |
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| A view of the city from the path leading up to the towers |
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| A view from the towers |
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| Foix's "Art Nouveau" post office |
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| and the Plantain tree-lined street typical of the region |
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| Buildings are built right into the rock base that the towers sit upon |
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| Yes, there's a bit of wind up there! With our friends Jack and Jane |
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| Here you can see all three towers |
Image of three towers from
this site
For more information on the Abbey Church, go
HERE or to this fascinating
BLOG
That's an incredible view from the towers! Gorgeous!
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~Anna
herding cats & burning soup.
Hi Lisa - I've been looking forward to your next letter .. the three towers are sort of incongruous together aren't they - 2 square and one round .. but what a stunning place and views ... Fountains too .. and then the courtyard .. and I particularly liked the Art Nouveau Post Office - facade .. and inside? Lovely photos .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteYou describe a tourists delight. In fact it sounds as if one would like to spend some time there, taking in all the sights.
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Lovely pictures. France is a fantastic country steeped in history.
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Great pictures, as usual, and I'm really loving learning about France. It's a place I'll probably never visit (I don't like to fly), but your theme, this year, has me covered :)
ReplyDeleteThe views from the city streets are very awe-inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThis does make me regret, just a little bit, that the school trip to France was cancelled this year for my son...it was going to be so hard to send him, but perhaps harder to keep him home!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful pictures! You must have had a wonderful trip here. I really enjoy your A to Z!
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