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Location
In Southwest France, between Toulouse, Carcassonne and the Pyrenees, not far from Andorra and the Mediterranean coast, Foix enjoys a mild and sunny climate.
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Access is easy : Numerous flights to Toulouse and Carcassonne airports, both at about one hour's drive. Up to 12 trains a day from Toulouse (70 minutes). |
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Visits
3 visits per week, chosen by the group, are included in the program and prepared in the class.
Go with your teacher to discover l'Ariège and practise your language with local French people.
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And a lso the Prehistory Park, the Bedeillac, Mas d'Azil and La Vache caves, all of great interest to understand life and art of this period. |
History :Montsegur Castle, a symbol of Cathar resistance and a wonderful hiking trip. History and Archaeology Museum in the village. And also the Pyrene Forges, a museum of professions and tools from the past; the Castle of the Counts of Foix… |
Architecture :The (« bastide ») of Mirepoix, a medieval fortified town with half-timbered houses over timber arcades. Stop over at the amazing Rupestrian Church of Vals, set into a rock. And also various Romanesque churches, medieval villages, Fiches castle with a bestiary dating from the 16 th century… |
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For more information on the area and the access, please visit the link page.
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