Heritage & Visits
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 […]
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Conquer the castle of Foix!
You know the rhyme of course? Today I take you to the alleys of Foix, for a walk in the shade of the beautiful stones of the count's city on the occasion of the reopening of an emblematic site known to all: the Château de Foix. We never tire of strolling hand in hand in the cobbled, shaded alleys […]
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Explore the Ariège through its mystical legends
They are mysterious, enchanting, astonishing and legendary our lands in Ariège… The places are full of stories to enrich the imagination of all. From witches to elves and monsters, each place holds a secret passed down in the streets of villages by the elders, from generation to generation… Here is a selection of mythical and mystical legends […]
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Visit of Montségur castle, a large Occitanie site
Some places do not need long descriptions: Montségur is one of them. You will not come out indifferent to this experience to live in the heart of a warm and bewitching Ariège, that's for sure. Montségur is quite simply a unique, grandiose, unforgettable place. I will take you to discover the Cathars for a historic day! THE FIRST POINT […]
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Top 3 things to do when it rains
It is raining ? Don't panic, Ariège is an extraordinary playground for long days of rain! This is the opportunity to experience moments you would never have thought of! And I'm nice, I give you all my tips here! To rush into an UNDERGROUND cave or river It seems logical: given the number of caves […]