His story:
Given for the oldest in the department of Ariège, the chapel dates from the 10th perhaps of the
Ninth century with older components.
The chapel was known for its black stone, a mysterious meteorite or a very strange rock.
The miraculous stone is always present in a shelter near the chapel. This stone is supposed
Heal epilepsy. For that you had to sleep a full night, with stone as a pillow.
Thanks to legends of miraculous healing, the place was long for pilgrimage, which
No doubt contributed to its preservation until today.
The chapel has been classified as a historic monument since 1965.
The pilgrimages in the chapel have lost each other over time ...
In 2016 the chapel was closed in an emergency. The bell tower threatened to melt . The roof of a
renovation in the last century had increased the building to the point that the stones began to explode
under the weight ...
The inhabitants of Arnave have created a safeguard association. The town hall of the town has
Mobilized to save this architectural work and this high place of worship and pilgrimage. The message
" Save the chapel of Saint-Paul d'Arnave " was heard and many donations were collected
with the support of the heritage foundation.
The work was completed in 2021 ; The chapel is again open to visitors .
We celebrate the feast of Saint Paul on October 1 and a pilgrimage therefore took place on the first Sunday in October.
How to get there?
By car:
From the Ariège campsite Evasion take the D123 towards Trascon on Ariège. See the Ariège
With arriving in town a beautiful view of the dominant ramparts the cliffs.
After the confluence with the V icdessos take on the bridge on the right direction Foix by right bank
D618.
T revers the village of Bompas, then right Route des Corniches D20. Park in one of the parking lots
Around the town hall (plane trees and fountain).
T of the bridge and immediately on the right a street which becomes a track. An indicator panel is
positioned at the entrance to this alley. By looking on the heights facing you you can between
See the chapel.
First flat the path runs along the pastures of the village. 20 good minutes of walking are necessary for
Access the Romanesque chapel.
On foot:
Going to the St Paul d'Arnave on foot chapel is the subject of a very nice hike from the Ariège Evasion campsite via the Col d'Ussat.
