Le gîte d'ici et d'ailleurs

Here and Elsewhere

Here and Elsewhere

Welcome! Ariège can meet all your needs

The gîte is ideally located just 7 km from Foix, and close to the department’s main tourist attractions.

Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, Ariège has something for everyone.

We’d like to introduce you to activities, tours, restaurants, producers and artisans from near and far. Because behind every place, object or dish are wonderful men and women. And what really drives us is human relations.

Your activities

In winter and summer alike, Ariège offers a wide choice of activities for sports enthusiasts and contemplative types alike.

L’écogolf d’Unjat
Randonnées
Ariège Parapente
Équitation
Accro branche, canyoning, via ferrata
VTT, spéléologie, escalade

Places to visit

Ariège has an extraordinary historical and even prehistoric heritage.

Château de Foix
Grottes préhistoriques (Niaux, Bédeillhac, Mas d’azil)
Châteaux cathares Montségur et Roquefixade
Villages typiques Carla Bayle ou Mirepoix
Talcaneo
La rivière souterraine de Labouiche

Entertainment & events

Ariège is also defending itself on the cultural scene, and active associations are organizing great events in both summer and winter.

Festival Jazz de Foix
35e édition Festival MIMA
Festival ingénieuse Afrique
Marathon du Montcalm et Ultra de montagne PicaPica
Marathon du Montcalm et Ultra de montagne PicaPica
Foix Terre d'Histoire

For children

Happy children mean happy vacations! So Ariège has a lot to offer young and old alike.

Parc de la préhistoire
La ferme au reptiles
Forges de pyrène
Xploria
Aquazone
Mountaneo Orlu
La maison de loup
Spectacle : la tribu de Magda

Local people

Discovering a region also means meeting its inhabitants, craftsmen, producers, etc…

Chrystelle & son Epicerie d’ici