City of Lavelanet

Saint Sernin de Bensa Romanesque chapel: its vaulted cul-de-four apse dates from the 12th century and its buttresses from the 15th century. It was the church of the village of Bensa, a picturesque district (suburb) of Lavelanet. ►From the town center of Lavelanet, head towards Foix then take the first street on the right and follow the signs. The chapel is in the cemetery. Open all year round, during the day. Church of Our Lady of the Assumption: it was built in the 12th century then destroyed and rebuilt in the 17th century. It is Gothic in style. ►Direction Mirepoix, at the traffic lights on the right. Open all year round, during the day.☻PANORAMASOratoire de Sainte-Ruffine: formerly, a small church dedicated to Sainte-Ruffine stood on the hill overlooking Lavelanet. A path leads to the top and from the old oratory, you can admire an unprecedented view of the city and the peaks of the Tabe massif. ►Take the path that starts from the gate, to the right of the hospital which is opposite – bottom of the esplanade de la concorde in the city centre. It's a short one-hour round trip.