Why go to Ariège? The 10 good reasons to go Ariège
MEDIEVAL CITIES
Witnesses of a difficult time when military force rubbed shoulders with religious power.
REGIONAL NATURE PARK
Since 2009, it occupies 40% of the department and preserves the authenticity of the fauna and flora.
BREATHE THE GOOD AIR
Large mountainous spaces, torrents, lakes, vertiginous peaks, spring waters. Here everything is pure.
THE VALLEY OF BETHMALE
For its dairies with delicious cheeses and its surprising blue lake with turquoise hues.
THE CASTLES
Representatives of the power of Counts of Foix, protectors of the persecuted populations.
THE MARKETS
Some have existed since the Middle Ages and others are colorful and typical.
THE GROTTS
Drive through a cave, contemplate original paintings, sail in a boat.
EAT HEALTHY
Artisanal delicatessens, pastries, wines, beers, organic or simply natural products.
WILDLIFE
To hear marmots, to see Isards, to observe wolves, and why not a bear..
THE EVENTS
Historical festivals, puppet festivals, jazz festivals, shows... There is always something going on.
