Foix Towns and Villages in Foix

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Closes at 01:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Ariège - Foix and the countryside

  • English
    • Foix is a charming medieval town nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees, about an hour's drive from Toulouse.


      Geographical location

      Situated at the foot of the Pyrenees, Foix is an ideal starting point for exploring the mountainous landscapes of Ariège.

      The town is crossed by two rivers, the Ariège and the Arget, which gives it a particular charm.


      History and heritage

      Foix Castle, the town's emblem, dominates the surrounding area from the top of its rocky spur. It bears witness to the town's historical importance and its medieval past.

      The town played an important role in the history of the Counts of Foix. These lords supported the Cathar cause in the 13th century. Its three imposing towers and its patrol path offer an exceptional panorama of the surrounding landscape.

      The building houses the medieval collections of the Ariège departmental museum. At the foot of the castle is the Saint-Volusien de Foix abbey church in southern Gothic style, built in the 12th century and then remodeled in the 17th century.


      Activities and tourism

      • The historic center of Foix allows you to discover pontils (covered passages linking houses over the street), fountains and half-timbered houses.
      • The region also offers many possibilities for hiking and outdoor activities in the surrounding area. Also discover a wide variety of leisure and cultural visits.


      In summary, Foix is an attractive destination for lovers of history, nature and tranquility. Its medieval heritage, its magnificent landscapes and its warm atmosphere make it an essential stopover during a stay in the Ariège Pyrenees.

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Traveller Reviews Foix

4.3 sur 5 116 reviews

  • Maël Briet

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Maël Briet on 01/08/2026

  • Clémence

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Clémence on 30/07/2026

    Super conseils de Léa, merci ! Les ariégeois sont vraiment décidément très sympa

  • mikael m.

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by mikael m. on 29/07/2026

    Ce vendredi 24 juillet, triste de constater que les fonctionnaires qui sont à l’office de tourisme finissent leurs travail un quart d’heure avant. M’étant présenter à 17h45 pour une fermeture à 18h, j’ai pu constater que les employées étaient prêtes à partir. J’ai juste demandé l’achat d’un ticket de bus 10 voyages disponible à l’office de tourisme. Elle me disent qu’elles sont dans l’impossibilité de me le vendre car elles ont fermé la caisse, et que c’est compliqué de la réouvrir, par le biais de l’ordinateur qu’elles ont fermé également. Du coup je leur propose de payer par carte bancaire et la surprise !!! le terminal a également été fermé par leurs soins. Je trouve inadmissible que ces deux fonctionnaires ferme l’ensemble des services et des outils de l’office de tourisme avant l’heure de fermeture alors que ça doit être disponible jusqu’à l’heure de fermeture. Visiblement, elles avaient une autre priorité plutôt que de terminer à l’heure. Je pensais au fond de moi que l’Ariège était un département accueillant, triste de constater que c’est pas le cas. À Foix, l’office de tourisme n’est pas disponible jusqu’à l’heure a laquelle il doit être. J’espère que la Mairie va reprendre en main ce manquement de professionnalisme.

Ride around

Balade du Saint-Sauveur

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Walking

Circuit Foix Médiéval

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3 m - Foix

Walking

Les terrasses du Pech

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6 m - Foix

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Foix

Address

29 Rue Théophile Delcassé
09000 Foix

Contacts

Phone : 05 61 65 12 12

GPS coordinates

42° 57'51.64"N, 1° 36'27.7"E

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