Lavaur France

Lavaur is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France. Lavaur was taken in 1211 by Simon de Montfort during the wars of the Albig…
Lavaur is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France. Lavaur was taken in 1211 by Simon de Montfort during the wars of the Albigenses, a monument marking the site where Dame Giraude de Laurac was killed, being thrown down a well and stoned to death. The town was also taken several times during the religious wars of the 16th century.
  • Country: France
  • Region: Occitania
  • Area: 62.83 km² (24.26 sq mi)
  • Elevation: 105–274 m (344–899 ft) · (avg. 141 m or 463 ft)
  • Department: Tarn
  • Arrondissement: Castres
  • Canton: Lavaur Cocagne

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