Saint-Volusien, Foix

The Church of Saint-Volusien is an abbatial church in Foix, Ariège in southwestern France. It already existed in the 12th century and was re-built and renovated several times.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Catholic
Description: abbatial church located in Ariège, in France
Also known as: “Abbatiale Saint-Volusien” and “Abbatiale Saint-Volusien de Foix”
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Château de Foix and Foix station.

Château de Foix

Museum

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The Château de Foix is a castle which dominates the town of Foix in the French département of Ariège. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. It has been listed since 1840 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. Château de Foix is situated 210 metres southwest of Saint-Volusien, Foix.

Foix station

Railway station

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Foix is a railway station in Foix, Occitanie, France. The station is on the Portet-Saint-Simon–Puigcerdà railway. The station is served by TER and Intercités de nuit services operated by the SNCF. Foix station is situated 320 metres north of Saint-Volusien, Foix.

Porte Immeuble

Building

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Porte Immeuble is a building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Foix and Vernajoul.

Foix

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Foix is a medieval town at the foot of the Pyrenees in Ariège. It is surrounded by its castle which dominates the town. Perched on its rock, you cannot miss seeing it and, if you have a little time, visiting it.