Mirenpages -- Local History Book Fair

The summer literary event in Mirepoix

Since 1998, the Mirenpages fair has brought together, every first Sunday of July, over 80 authors, publishers, and associations under the monumental hall and the medieval arcades of Place Marechal Leclerc in Mirepoix. This book fair, whose name evokes the historical pages of the town, is dedicated to the local history and heritage of Ariege, the Cathar Pyrenees region, and more broadly the South of France, while also embracing literature of all genres.

Authors and publishers at the heart of the bastide

The fair hosts local and regional authors, specialized publishers, heritage associations, and learned societies who present their works, share their research, and interact with the public. The history of Catharism, bastides, rural Ariege, the Pyrenees, Occitanie, and its famous figures are featured alongside contemporary literature, novels, poetry, and comics, in a warm and scholarly atmosphere.

An exceptional heritage setting

The setting of the bastide of Mirepoix, founded in 1289, with its half-timbered houses, its 19th-century market hall, and its medieval arcades, provides an ideal backdrop for this book and history event. Visitors can stroll among the stands, attend book signings, participate in conferences and round tables, while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the square and the weekly market held on the same day.

A free event open to all

Mirenpages is a completely free event, open to all audiences, from local history enthusiasts to the simply curious, from avid readers to Sunday strollers. The fair contributes to the cultural and intellectual life of the town, perpetuating the tradition of a lively Mirepoix focused on culture and heritage.