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'Foix' () is a small town and commune, the ''préfecture'' (capital) of the Ariège ''département'' in France. It is the least populous administrative center of a ''département'' in all of France (1999 census), although it is only very slightly smaller than Privas. It lies south of Toulouse, close to the border with Spain and Andorra.
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History
The town of Foix probably owes its origin to an oratory founded by Charlemagne, which afterwards became an abbey.
Miscellaneous
Foix was the birthplace of Charles de Freycinet (1828-1923), statesman and prime minister.
Foix was the start of Stage 15 in the 2007 Tour de France.
See also
★ Castle of Foix
★ Counts of Foix
★ County of Foix
★ List of Co-Princes of Andorra
External links
★ Official website
★ List of Counts of Foix
★ Rulers of Languedoc (including Foix)
★ Discover Foix on www.toulousevisit.com
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