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With a population of 10,000, Foix is one of France’s smallest prefectures. It has preserved an old town centre and a 12th-century castle that overlooks the city.
Overview of Foix
With a population of 10,000, Foix is one of France’s smallest prefectures. It has preserved an old town centre and a 12th-century castle that overlooks the city.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation: south of the Ariège department, on the road to Andorra.
- Distances: Andorra (73 km), Carcassonne (82 km), Pamiers (20 km), Saint-Girons (43 km), Toulouse (83 km).
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 9,532 inhabitants (2017).
- Superficie: 19.32 km².
- Altitude: from 358 to 933 m.
- Website: http://www.foix-tourisme.com
History of Foix
What to see and do in Foix
Overlooked by the 12th-century Château des Comtes de Foix, the town—with its abbey church, narrow streets, and a few half-timbered medieval houses—has a certain charm.
Foix Castle
This medieval castle, a Cathar stronghold, towers over the town and is its main attraction. It also houses the Ariège Departmental Museum, which traces the history of the region from the earliest times.
This medieval castle, a Cathar stronghold, towers over the town and is its main attraction. It also houses the Ariège Departmental Museum, which traces the history of the region from the earliest times.
Foix Hunting and Nature Museum
The museum traces the history of hunting and the evolution of the wildlife and flora of Ariège, from prehistoric times to the present day.
The museum traces the history of hunting and the evolution of the wildlife and flora of Ariège, from prehistoric times to the present day.
In the surrounding area
Ariège Pyrenees Regional Nature Park
Bordering Spain, this park covers 40% of the department and is notable for its Pyrenean flora and fauna (bears, isards, birds of prey). With its lakes, peaks, and valleys (Biros, Vicdessous), it’s also a great area for hiking through beautiful landscapes.
Bordering Spain, this park covers 40% of the department and is notable for its Pyrenean flora and fauna (bears, isards, birds of prey). With its lakes, peaks, and valleys (Biros, Vicdessous), it’s also a great area for hiking through beautiful landscapes.
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Ariège Pyrenees Regional Nature Park
★★★ Bordering Spain, this park covers 40% of the department and is notable for its Pyrenean flora and fauna (bears, isards, birds of prey)…
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Foix Castle
★★ This medieval castle, a Cathar stronghold, towers over the town and is its main attraction. It also houses the Ariège Departmental Museum…
Foix Hunting and Nature Museum
★ The museum traces the history of hunting and the evolution of the wildlife and flora of Ariège, from prehistoric times to the present day.
Labouiche Underground River
★ This is a "prehistoric" natural site located in Vernajoul, near Foix.