Discover foix

Topic	Sites and museums
Departure	FOIX (09)
Details	Discover the city of Foix and its surroundings.

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The castel of Foix

The castel of Foix is a fortified castel which looms over the city of Foix. It is an important tourist place and it's renowned as the flagship of cathar sites in Ariege.

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Discover the historical center

Things to see in Foix :

The castle
Saint-Volusien abbey church
The old city centre
Montgauzy chapel

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Discover the forges of Pyrènes

The forges of Pyrènes is a great place opened throughout the year, thanks to its 5 ha exceptional site located in the heart of Ariège, 2 minutes from Foix.

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Saint-Jean-de-Verges

Things to see in Saint-Jean-de-Verges:

Saint-Jean-Baptiste church (12th century), listed as a historical monument.

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Saint-Sauveur cross

Discover Saint-Sauveur cross (600 m high), looming over the city of Foix.

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Le château de Lordat

The castle of Lordat is one of the most ancient and largest feudal castles of the County of Foix, in Ariège. It is a typical example of the medieval military architecture from the Pyrénées region.