Location: Ariege in France
Nearest Airport:
Toulouse or Carcassonne at 60
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway:
Paris, A66, Junction 6 at 10
Kilometres
Car: necessary
Le Pignier is located 8kms from the enchanting medieval town of Mirepoix which holds a wealth of events throughout the summer months - marionette show, medieval weekend etc. Together with its authentic French weekly market, great restaurants and cafes. The fabulous walled city of Carcassonne is situated 30 minutes away and is one of France's top tourist attractions. The capital of the Ariege, Foix is a charming town only 20 minutes away which offers a chateau with panoramic views, golf course and the largest underground cave in Europe, making it all worth a visit.
An hour from the ski resort of Bonascre, the thermal baths of Ax-Les-Thermes and only an hour and a half from the Spanish border. This area steeped in Cathar history really does offer a plethora of sites to visit, all situated within the most spectacular scenery.