Visiting the Ariege - Day trips from Mirepoix
Sightseeing
Great place for a swim and water activities- there's a little beach a past Léran
100 locals recommend
Lac de Montbel
Great place for a swim and water activities- there's a little beach a past Léran
Lagarde
Well worth a visit. Check opening times and local events.
The Château de Montségur is probably the best known of all Cathar Castles, a must see! Quite a steep climb to the top but well worth the visit.
47 locals recommend
Montségur
The Château de Montségur is probably the best known of all Cathar Castles, a must see! Quite a steep climb to the top but well worth the visit.
La Cité Médiévale
Quite touristy but it's a great place to visit.
Le Parc aux Bambous
hameau BroquesAmazing gardens and a great restaurant too.
Les Monts d'Olmes
Les Monts d'OlmesSki slopes
Fountain Fontestorbes
FontestorbesIf you're driving past it's worth a quick stop
Ax les Thermes
804 Plt de BonascreSpa town with hot springs
The House of Wolves
La ForgeThe place to see wolves, a family favourite!
Reserve d’Orlu
Amazing area for trekking in the Pyrenees
Lombrives
Worth visiting this fascinating network of caves
Rivière souterraine de Labouiche
Family friendly
Prehistoric Park
Route de Surba À BanatParc de la Préhistoire is a family friendly attraction
Xploria, Theme Park
Great place to visit with kids
La Ferme Aux Bisons
The place to see Bisons in the Ariege!
Our family favourite destination for a trip to the seaside on the Mediterranean coast
45 locals recommend
Plage de la Franqui
Our family favourite destination for a trip to the seaside on the Mediterranean coast
Le jardin extraordinaire Lieurac
La Fount del BucMagical place-It's on in the summer, check dates on their website.
Festival des Marionnettes in Mirepoix - In August every year. Worth booking in advance but there are free events too.
MIMA Festival de marionnettes à Mirepoix - association FILenTROPe
6 Rue VigarozyFestival des Marionnettes in Mirepoix - In August every year. Worth booking in advance but there are free events too.
A great day out with the kids. The museum is really well done and open most days. Good option for a rainy day!
34 locals recommend
Dinosauria
1 Pl. Maréchal de Lattre de TassignyA great day out with the kids. The museum is really well done and open most days. Good option for a rainy day!
A castle in a small hilltop village. Fascinating history as it's at the centre of many conspiracy theories
112 locals recommend
Rennes le chateau
A castle in a small hilltop village. Fascinating history as it's at the centre of many conspiracy theories
Lake with lifeguards in summer for family friendly swimming. Dogs are not allowed on the beach itself but fine in the grass. There's a play area and a cafe.
23 locals recommend
Lac Puivert
Les JardinsLake with lifeguards in summer for family friendly swimming. Dogs are not allowed on the beach itself but fine in the grass. There's a play area and a cafe.
Labyrinthe Vert
Allée de la PromenadeA gorgeous walk through magical woods with a natural labyrinth
Quite touristy but worth a visit. Note that all the demonstrations are in French only.
121 locals recommend
Chateau de Foix
Place du Palais de JusticeQuite touristy but worth a visit. Note that all the demonstrations are in French only.
City/town information
Mirepoix's Monday market is a must go. Great cafes, restaurants and a beautiful medieval market town to visit.
182 locals recommend
Mirepoix
Mirepoix's Monday market is a must go. Great cafes, restaurants and a beautiful medieval market town to visit.
Camon
Picturesque village
Carla-Bayle
Place de l'EuropeLa city des arts- breathtaking views!
Foix
Château des Comtes de FoixCastle, Museum, cafes and markets
Shopping, cinemas, restaurants and the famous Cité as well as popular attractions
482 locals recommend
Carcassonne
Shopping, cinemas, restaurants and the famous Cité as well as popular attractions
A charming little medieval village renowned for its spring water it has a spring water swimming pool open in the summer months
Alet-les-Bains
A charming little medieval village renowned for its spring water it has a spring water swimming pool open in the summer months
Know for it's hot thermal water that runs into the river. Worth visiting the spa and the warm outdoor pool.
42 locals recommend
Rennes-les-Bains
Know for it's hot thermal water that runs into the river. Worth visiting the spa and the warm outdoor pool.
Food Scene
Family friendly cafe with nice food for Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. Nice location by the lake with games for kids.
Au Coin Sauvage
Family friendly cafe with nice food for Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. Nice location by the lake with games for kids.
Brasserie la Régate
Brasserie by the lake. Music some evenings in the summer months.
Lovely little pop up café with live music evenings in the summer months. Great atmosphere. Note: cash only.
La Camonette
Lovely little pop up café with live music evenings in the summer months. Great atmosphere. Note: cash only.
Le Dinanga
25 Avenue de MathilSuperb restaurant. Interesting menu with locally sourced ingredients.
Activities
APPY PARC
lac de montbelAccrobranche by the lake de Montbel
Auterive Adventures
D820Accrobranche for the whole family with different levels. Fun day with kids.