Location: Midi-Pyrenees < France
Nearest Motorway:
Foix at 4
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Nearest Train:
FOIX at 4
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2.5 miles from FOIX, administrative head for the Ariege region. Right in the heart of Ariege, at the foot of the Pyrenees, Foix attracts visitors with the view of its three-towered chateau sitting on the majestic rocks, a superb and rugged site. The 10 000 inhabitants enjoy a mild and healthy climate and a good quality of life surrounded by nature, authentic medieval town centre, diverse shops and services, good quality cultural programmes, various summer activates rich in music and colour and a variety of sports. The great natural environment in the countryside around Foix provides a place for all sports and outdoor leisure activities, from simply walking, cycling and horse riding to the joys of travelling down both calm and choppy waters, and the exhilaration of paragliding down into the valley. Just over 40 miles from Toulouse and Carcassonne airports.