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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.
Accommodation nearby
L'Hostellerie de la Poste
- Tarascon-sur-ariege
- 05 61 05 60 41
Hôtel le Roi Gourmand
- Pamiers
- 05 61 60 12 12
Hôtel le Commerce
- Mirepoix
- 05 61 68 10 29
Discover the historical center
Things to see in Foix :
- The castle
- Saint-Volusien abbey church
- The old city centre
- Montgauzy chapel
Accommodation nearby
L'Hostellerie de la Poste
- Tarascon-sur-ariege
- 05 61 05 60 41
Hôtel le Roi Gourmand
- Pamiers
- 05 61 60 12 12
Hôtel le Commerce
- Mirepoix
- 05 61 68 10 29
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.
Accommodation nearby
L'Hostellerie de la Poste
- Tarascon-sur-ariege
- 05 61 05 60 41
Hôtel le Roi Gourmand
- Pamiers
- 05 61 60 12 12
Hôtel le Commerce
- Mirepoix
- 05 61 68 10 29
Saint-Jean-de-Verges
Things to see in Saint-Jean-de-Verges:
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste church (12th century), listed as a historical monument.
Accommodation nearby
L'Hostellerie de la Poste
- Tarascon-sur-ariege
- 05 61 05 60 41
Hôtel le Roi Gourmand
- Pamiers
- 05 61 60 12 12
Hôtel le Commerce
- Mirepoix
- 05 61 68 10 29
Saint-Sauveur cross
Discover Saint-Sauveur cross (600 m high), looming over the city of Foix.
Accommodation nearby
L'Hostellerie de la Poste
- Tarascon-sur-ariege
- 05 61 05 60 41
Hôtel le Roi Gourmand
- Pamiers
- 05 61 60 12 12
Hôtel le Commerce
- Mirepoix
- 05 61 68 10 29
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.
Accommodation nearby
L'Hostellerie de la Poste
- Tarascon-sur-ariege
- 05 61 05 60 41
Hôtel le Roi Gourmand
- Pamiers
- 05 61 60 12 12
Hôtel le Commerce
- Mirepoix
- 05 61 68 10 29
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