Vals, Ariège Explained

Vals
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Vals (Ariège).svg
Arrondissement:Pamiers
Canton:Mirepoix
Insee:09323
Postal Code:09500
Mayor:Emmanuel Fabre[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:43.0969°N 1.7614°W
Elevation M:270
Elevation Min M:255
Elevation Max M:390
Area Km2:4.13

Vals is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.

It is known for the church "Eglise Rupestre de Vals" which is built into the giant rocks that make up its foundation. Picturesque in itself, it has a view of the valley spread out before it.

Population

Inhabitants of Vals are called Valséens.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 9 August 2021. fr.