Foix

On a mountainside in the French Pyrenees near the town of Foix, Niaux has been visited by modern peoples since at least 1660, when Ruben de la Vialle wrote his name on its walls near a cluster of animal paintings we now believe were made about 13,000 years before his arrival.

Before History, Niaux's Art Michael FitzGerald 2011

Arvesen, of Team CSC, led a sprint among three riders in a 12-man breakaway group that had a lead of about 15 minutes on the main pack when he finished the 104. 1-mile trek from Lannemezan to Foix.

Arvesen wins stage marred by second doping bust 2008

Antoine Leroy, prosecutor in the French city of Foix, said Friday that preliminary charges had been filed against the cyclist for "use of a poisonous substance."

French charge cyclist Ricco in doping case 2008

Antoine Leroy, French state prosecutor for the town of Foix, said Ricco contested the claim that he had used EPO.

Cavendish wins fourth stage; Evans stays in yellow 2008

July 16 — 11th Stage, Lannemezan — Foix, medium mountains, 167.5 (104.1) (Kurt-Asle Arvesen, Norway; Evans)

2008 Tour de France archive 2008

The 104. 1-mile trek from Lannemezan to Foix features one category 1 climb up the Col de Portel.

Arvesen wins stage marred by second doping bust 2008

In the coming weeks, you'll find here on the blog: an interview with author Jules Watson and review of her latest book, THE SWAN MAIDEN; a guest post, giveaway and reader question-and-answer with bestselling author Michelle Moran; the last segment in the story of King François's captivity; a post about his first mistress, the elegant Françoise de Foix; and an Italian ambassador's scathing critique of François's showcase, the château of Fontainebleau.

And the Winners Are... Julianne Douglas 2009

July 16 - 11th Stage, Lannemezan-Foix, medium mountains, 167.5 (104.1) (Kurt-Asle Arvesen, Norway; Evans)

USATODAY.com 2007

In the coming weeks, you'll find here on the blog: an interview with author Jules Watson and review of her latest book, THE SWAN MAIDEN; a guest post, giveaway and reader question-and-answer with bestselling author Michelle Moran; the last segment in the story of King François's captivity; a post about his first mistress, the elegant Françoise de Foix; and an Italian ambassador's scathing critique of François's showcase, the château of Fontainebleau.

Archive 2009-08-01 Julianne Douglas 2009

Independence: 1278 (formed under the joint suzerainty of the French Count of Foix and the Spanish Bishop of Urgel)

Andorra 2008