Activities in Foix

Discover the wines of the Ariège! Domaine des Coteaux d'Engraviès offers you a generous organic red wine with character. Visit (2h) possible every Thursday morning during the summer period.

Come and discover Les Forges, a village of yesteryear where the trades and tools of yesteryear are once again taking pride of place. Trades with old-fashioned but revolutionary methods; blacksmith, clog maker, baker, schoolmaster? Discover these different 19th and 20th century trades through lively workshops, the gestures of yesteryear and the life of the craftsmen.

Situated in the heart of the Pyrenean mountains about 10 km from Foix, the Abbey of Notre-Dame du Pesquié is made up of about fifty Benedictine nuns. Discover the history of the monastery and the motto of Saint Benedict; ora et labora (prayer and work).

Discover this prehistoric site located 6km from Foix and admire the most beautiful nature has to offer. An impressive site for an unforgettable walk 100 metres underground.

Discover the Foix Aquatic Centre. It is composed of a 5-lane sports pool, a leisure pool (wave ball, counter-current river...) and a relaxation area (jacuzzi, hammam, sauna). Swimming, aquagym and aquabike lessons are offered.

Go for the Domaine de Las Rives near Foix and discover all the activities of this equestrian centre: children's course, riding lessons, courses for children or adults...

Treat yourself to a moment of entertainment with family or friends and climb up the majestic trees of the Ariège. An outing that is at once sporty, fun and educational!

The Couloubret baths, baths of natural thermal water with relaxing virtues. Discover also the frigidarium, a 15° cold water bath, the caldarium, 38°C hot water baths or the vaporarium, a natural steam bath as well as a sauna, hammam and much more. A relaxing experience!

The Prehistory Park of Tarascon-sur-Ariège offers you a journey through time to the heart of the daily life of our Cro-Magnon ancestors. An activity for young and old where you will be immersed in the life of a prehistoric man. The visit of the park takes place both indoors for the museographic space but also outdoors for the participatory workshops.

Discover this 12th century castle. It has a 2000m² museographic space which retraces the history of the Counts of Foix.