Foix Vacation Rentals

The capital city of Ariege, Foix makes an great base to go out and explore the south of France. Filled with many things to do in the city itself, combined with several places of interest in the surrounding area, a short term rental cottage in Foix gives you a limitless range of activities to do.

Close to the border with Spain and surrounded with fantastic mountain views, Foix is an small medieval city which still boasts a lot of the original architecture, such as 500 year old townhouses and cobbled streets, and the majestic Château de Foix which dominates the city. Dating back from the ninth century, the Château is famous for being attacked many times, but only ever taken once. Known as "the castle so strong it defends itself" the Château de Foix is home to the collections of the Ariège départemental museum, which tells the history of Ariege from ancient times.

With a privately owned farmhouse in Foix you can easily go out and explore the local area. Just south of Foix you can find the caves in Niaux, home of some amazing pre-historic art, an unmissable chance to look into the past. You're also a short trip away from the town of Mirepoix, which features the beautiful 13th Century home Maison des Consuls and is also located right on the Hers-Vif River giving you great access to all forms of water activities including kayaking, rafting and sailing. If you're interested in that area there's a great selection of self-catering farmhouses in Mirepoix. Also close by is the lovely little hamlet of Vallee du Douctouyre, a great place for walking or biking across the serene French countryside. A short term rental Gite in Vallee du Douctouyre might interest those looking for a relaxing location in the middle of the country.