Guidebook for Soula
Sightseeing
This huge limestone cave contains 14,000 year old cave paintings which you are able to walk to and see with your own eyes - unlike most other cave paintings which have been closed to the public. A stunning, must-do activity.
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Niaux cave
Grotte de NiauxThis huge limestone cave contains 14,000 year old cave paintings which you are able to walk to and see with your own eyes - unlike most other cave paintings which have been closed to the public. A stunning, must-do activity.
The Cite de Carcassonne is a World Heritage Site and not to be missed.
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Carcassonne
1 Rue Viollet le DucThe Cite de Carcassonne is a World Heritage Site and not to be missed.
Montsegur Castle, visible from Soula village, was the last stronghold of the Cathar people in the thirteenth century. Good views from the top too!
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Montsegur Şatosu
Montsegur Castle, visible from Soula village, was the last stronghold of the Cathar people in the thirteenth century. Good views from the top too!
Parks & Nature
This freshwater lake has been adapted to provide a shingle beach for picnics and bathing - perfect on a hot south of France summer's day. There are facilities available including paddle boats, cafes, toilets and a bouncy castle park for children.
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Montbel Gölü
This freshwater lake has been adapted to provide a shingle beach for picnics and bathing - perfect on a hot south of France summer's day. There are facilities available including paddle boats, cafes, toilets and a bouncy castle park for children.
Soula Village
Soula VillageThere are many walks and excellent birdwatching available without driving anywhere!
This disused rail route stretches from Foix to St Girons and provides a level and safe route for family cycling through stunning countryside. There is also another Voie Verte which stretches between Lavelanet and Mirepoix.
Voie Verte
Voie VerteThis disused rail route stretches from Foix to St Girons and provides a level and safe route for family cycling through stunning countryside. There is also another Voie Verte which stretches between Lavelanet and Mirepoix.
Beautiful scenery and endless miles of walking routes through the Ariege mountains.
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Pyrénées Ariégeoises Bölgesel Doğal Parkı
Beautiful scenery and endless miles of walking routes through the Ariege mountains.
Food Scene
A medieval bastide town which is interesting to visit in it's own right but also a location of multiple coffee shops, restaurants, food shops and gift and clothing shops. Market day is Monday but it can get very crowded in mid-summer.
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Mirepoix
A medieval bastide town which is interesting to visit in it's own right but also a location of multiple coffee shops, restaurants, food shops and gift and clothing shops. Market day is Monday but it can get very crowded in mid-summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Foix
Château des Comtes de FoixFoix is the closest town with bars and cafes.
Entertainment & Activities
An excellent museum of prehistory with child friendly activities.
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Prehistorik Park
Route de Surba À BanatAn excellent museum of prehistory with child friendly activities.
So many activities available in this area from mountain biking to kayaking.
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Beille
So many activities available in this area from mountain biking to kayaking.
Arts & Culture
The abbey in St Lizier is open to the public and has the most beautiful cloisters.
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Saint-Lizier
The abbey in St Lizier is open to the public and has the most beautiful cloisters.
Shopping
Catch the train from Foix into Toulouse and explore the many shops then have tea and cake in the Viennnese patisserie.
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Toulouse
Catch the train from Foix into Toulouse and explore the many shops then have tea and cake in the Viennnese patisserie.