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Pamiers
On the Occitanie Rail Tour
Discover Pamiers
Gracefully traversed by canals, Pamiers is a town in the Ariège whose name is linked with that of its wunderkind, Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). The great composer “the most musical musician, with Mozart” (according to Arthur Honegger) was born here. His bust was erected on the Promenade du Castella, a promenade designed on the site of the former castle.
In Pamiers, you'lle enjoy:
- Spending a busy day visiting Saint-Antonin cathedral, Notre-Dame-du-Camp church, by way of the Carmel or the Tour de la Monnaie.
- Discovering the architectural heritage of Pamiers along the water, following the canal from bridge to footbridge.
- Spending a pleasant and gourmet moment a the great market on Saturday morning.