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Ariège
The Ariège region of the central French Pyrenees
An official site giving details of what to see and what to do in the area
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Ariège and the Pyrenees
Another tourist site for the region - lots on the history of the area, cycle routes and the natural history of the region.
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Foix
- the 'county town' of the Département. Meander in its medieaval streets, visit the Chateau of the Counts of Foix . Friday is market day - something for everyone. (30mins)
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Mirepoix Country
Mirepoix is only 20 minutes drive from us. Its main square has most of its original covered galleries dating from the 13th and 14th centuries. Market day is Monday.
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Pamiers
The commercial centre of the area .There are trains to Toulouse -at least one every hour. Main market, spread over three squares, on Saturday also Tuesday and Thursday. (25mins)
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Les Monts d'Olmes
Les Monts d'Olmes is our local ski station but offers activities all the year round. There is also cross country skiing at Chioula.
Ax les Thermes is a main ski centre but is a facinating place to visit any time of year, newly opened thermal baths
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Carcassonne
This site takes you to information about the castle at Carcassonne and you can follow links to all the other castles in the area including those in Cathar country.
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