Ancient Diocese of Couserans, Saint-Lizier

Name: Ancient Diocese of Couserans
Address: Saint-Lizier, France

#4 among attractions in Saint-Lizier

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The former French Catholic diocese of Couserans existed perhaps from the fifth century to the French Revolution in the late eighteenth century. It covered the former province of Couserans, in south-west France. Its episcopal seat was in Saint-Lizier, a small town to the west of Foix. It was a suffragan of the archdiocese of Auch. ()

Local name: Diocèse de Couserans Coordinates: 43°0'0"N, 1°8'24"E

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Saint-Lizier France

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Ancient Diocese of Couserans – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Lizier Cathedral, Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède Cathedral, Palais des Evêques, War Memorial.

~890 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint-Lizier Cathedral, Saint-Lizier
5 min walk • Saint-Lizier Cathedral is one of two former co-cathedrals of the town of Saint-Lizier in southern France. The other is the Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède Cathedral. The Saint-Lizier Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Lycerius, an early bishop of Couserans, after whom the town itself is also named.
~910 ftNW
Church
Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède Cathedral, Saint-Lizier
5 min walk • Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède Cathedral is one of two former co-cathedrals of the town of Saint-Lizier in southern France. The other is the Saint-Lizier Cathedral. The town of Saint-Lizier was formerly the seat of the Bishop of Couserans.
~1260 ftNW
43°0'10"N • 1°8'13"E
Palais des Evêques, Saint-Lizier
7 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
1.2 miNW
Memorial
War Memorial, Lorp-Sentaraille
32 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.

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Nearby attractions include Saint-Lizier Cathedral, Saint-Lizier (5 min walk), Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède Cathedral, Saint-Lizier (5 min walk), Palais des Evêques, Saint-Lizier (7 min walk).

Ancient Diocese of Couserans, Saint-Lizier

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Saint-Lizier plan & book

Ancient Diocese of Couserans – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Saint-Lizier Cathedral, Saint-Lizier

Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède Cathedral, Saint-Lizier

Palais des Evêques, Saint-Lizier

War Memorial, Lorp-Sentaraille

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ancient Diocese of Couserans?