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

- 3 Museum
- 6 Monuments
Château de Foix
Abbatiale Saint-Volusien
Grotte de Lombrives
Grotte de Niaux
Grotte du Mas-d'Azil
Château de Montréal-de-Sos
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