Tourist attractions Foix

The Prehistoric Park is devoted to cave paintings and the life of the Magdalenians. It illustrates the world of the decorated caves through photographs, videos and excellent reconstructions, including a large painted panel from the Marscoulas Cave, t..

This cave in the Vicdessos Valley is famous for its remarkably well-preserved prehistoric wall drawings. Due to the fragile nature of the setting, visits are conducted by torchlight and are limited to the Salon Noir area. The walls are decorated wi..

‘‘Bringing the past to life’’ could be the motto of the Forges de Pyrène, a 5ha museum where you can explore 125 bygone trades, from milkmaids with dog sleds, the first manufacturer of petanque balls, peddlers, teeth pullers, cork sellers, slate quar..

The underground network of Lombrives is one of the most extensive in Europe and is comprised of seven distinct levels. The cave has provided shelter for mankind for several thousand years, attested by the inscriptions and drawings on the walls. The c..

Major prehistoric collections taken from digs in 60 of the 300 caves in the Ariège region. Visitors can also see arms and hunting collections, a reminder that Gaston Phebus was an excellent huntsman, as well as capitals from St. Volusien’s cloister.

Originally built in the 10C, the castle bears the stamp of the flamboyant Gaston de Foix, known as Gaston Phebus (1331-1391). Today only three towers remain, or about a quarter of the original buildings. There is a superb panoramic view from the to..

Stalls, large windows and a Renaissance altar made of polychrome stone are the principal features of interest inside this church.

This bridge over the Arget affords a striking view of the castle.

The curious yet harmonious façade of this fine house, across from the Church of St. Volusien, is worth a look.