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Foix
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Foix and the castle

Right in the heart of the Ariege, Foix holds attention of the guest by the image of the three tours(towers) of his(her) castle, raised(drawn up) on his(her) majestic cliff, and by the magnificent and restless site.

Enjoying a healthy and pleasant climate, a quality of life of a city of 10 000 inhabitants right in the heart of the nature, Foix, Prefecture of the Ariege, allies numerous trump cards as city of stage and tourist stay :

authenticity of its former(ancient) centre in the medieval testimonies, the variety of its businesses and the services, the quality of its cultural programmings, the wealth of its high summery animations in music and in colours, or still variety of its sports equipments.

To promenade in the alleys of the former(ancient) centre in the discovery of the old town, its monuments and the history and to go back up(raise) the time by crossing(going through) a historic route, it is possible thanks to the drives(guides) tourist of Foix, where places of interest in the city are indicated by panels. Available on the spot or on simple demand with the office of Tourism.

In country of Foix, the privileged natural environment allows the practice of all the sports activities and the leisure activities of open air, the simple pedestrian, equestrian drive(ride), either VTT, in the enjoyments of a descent in quiet waters or in lively waters, or still the drunkenness of a flight(theft) in parapente above the valley.

Finally, the numerous and varied possibilities of residence and restoration make(do) of Foix a place privileged to leave in the discovery of the treasures of the department of the Ariege: Castles of Moyen-Age, citadels Romanic Cathars, abbeys, prehistoric caves... Or simply sublime natural sites !
Good stay !

For any information the office of Foix's tourism is held at your disposal.

Reserve your train ticket, your Travel with SNCF

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+ d'Infos auprès de l'Office de Tourisme de Foix
Office de Tourisme de Foix
29 rue Delcassé
09000 - Foix
Pho. : +33 (0)5 61 65 12 12 — Fax : +33 (0)5 61 65 64 63
E-mail : foix.tourisme@wanadoo.frSite : http://www.ot-foix.fr