Heritage & Visits
Road trip in the heart of the Cathar Pyrenees
The Ariège and its sublime roads lend themselves to quiet car rides criss-crossing its hairpin bends, its peaks and small paths... And when the irresistible urge to hit the road to enjoy the beautiful summer days strikes, you must not let it slip away! That's why one fine morning with Juliette we took the […]
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Dive into history in the Couserans
“Take good shoes, a picnic and join me! I'm taking you to the Couserans", it is with this message to Roxane, my hiking buddy, that this Sunday at the beginning of July began. I particularly like the Couserans, the westernmost part of the department! So as soon as I have some time (this […]
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A family day out in Orlu
As a child, I spent all my vacations in Georgia and Armenia. There, wolves are considered noble animals. They are called "doctors of the forest" because they participate in the conservation of the natural balance by feeding on certain species. The wolf cleans the forest and without it, the ecosystem would be totally different! […]
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The good plans of the lake of Montbel
What's not to love about Montbel Lake? This large expanse of turquoise waters is a delight for young and old alike, whether you are a fan of swimming, water activities of all kinds, mountain biking, running, picnicking, fishing, mushrooms or just idleness and beautiful landscapes! On the Ariège side, the lake is […]
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Journey into the past at the Forges de Pyrène
Les Forges de Pyrène - the unforgettable village - is a theme park dedicated to the trades of yesteryear and the life of yesteryear. A stone's throw from Foix, this site is located in a wooded park, bordered by a pretty river. This reconstituted village - with its tavern, bread oven and dining room […]
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Dolce Vita at Carla Bayle
Like an air of Tuscany… Perched on its rocky promontory, the medieval bastide of Carla-Bayle offers visitors a dream panorama of the neighboring valleys with the Pyrenees as a backdrop, reminiscent of this famous Italian region. Stroll among the half-timbered houses of the village, admire the sunset […]
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The Cathar Pyrenees greenway by electric bike
What is the green lane? The Cathar Pyrenees greenway is above all the story of the railway and the industrialization of Ariège. From 1903, this railway line was put into service to link the Hers valley, industrialized, to Pamiers and Bram, which are connected to the main tracks […]
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The Prehistory Park with the family
The Prehistory Park in Tarascon-sur-Ariège is a 13 hectare park dedicated to families and located in the heart of lush greenery at the gateway to the high mountains of Ariège. There, we took a wonderful leap into the past, a real journey through time to learn about the daily life of our Magdalenian ancestors […]
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The Trimouns talc quarry: a fascinating discovery
Today I am telling you about a surprising place: the talc quarry of Trimouns in Luzenac in the Ariège Pyrenees, very close to Ax-les-Thermes. After having surveyed a winding road in the green landscape of nature, stands before us a completely different panorama: a stunning and grandiose view of the open-air quarry. One would say a […]
