Location: Ariege in France
Nearest Airport:
carcassonne at 20
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Santander at 300
Miles
Nearest Train:
Carcassonne at 20
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
Pamiers at 10
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 50.0
Miles
Car: necessary
Nestled at the base of the Pyrenees, Mirepoix is a central location for numerous tourist adventures. There are a wide range of vineyards to explore, the Cathar Castles, trekking, climbing or riding (bike/horse) in the Pyrenees, relaxing by the beaches of Narbonne or the lakes of Puivert and Montbel. There are also the beautiful towns of Carcassonne and Toulouse as well as boating trips down the Canal du Midi. For those who enjoy water sports there is canoeing, rafting, sailing and wind surfing.
The town offers some of the best pastries and chocolates around as well as some superb restaurants run by highly acclaimed chefs.