Mirepoix

A heritage-dense tiny town in the Ariège department of southwestern France, Mirepoix sits on the River Hers-Vif with a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size. The surrounding area forms part of the historic Cathar country, and the wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites. The town's Occitan name — Mirapeis, meaning "see the fish" — hints at its long relationship with the river running through it.

• Population3,062
• Nearest water from center0.2 km
• Nearest mountain from center10.1 km
• UNESCO within 50 km1