Nearest airport:
Toulouse at 114 Kilometres
Nearest train:
Tarascon sur ariege at 1 Kilometres
Nearest motorway:
Tarascon sur ariege at 1 Kilometres
Nearest beach:
beach at 141.0 Kilometres
Car:
recommended
Set in the foothills of the Pyrenees with stunning landscapes and steeped in history the local area provides a huge variety of opportunities. Perfectly located for daytrips to Andorra and Spain. Besides the wonderful natural landscape which offers climbing, mountaineering, skiing, waterskking, walking and cycling amongst others there is the renowned prehistoric cave of Niaux with its paintings and a range of other caves to vist including Labouiche with its underground river. Many castles and historical monuments dot the landscape including those linked to the Cathar religion such as Montsegur. Attractive local towns such as Foix with its three towered castle and Mirepoix with its historic colonnaded centre are nearby. Charming local markets allow you to soak up the unique atmosphere and sample the distinct local produce such as honey, sausage and cheeses.