Guidebook for Soula

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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 Niaux
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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.
The Cite de Carcassonne is a World Heritage Site and not to be missed.
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Cité de Carcassonne
1 Rue Viollet le Duc
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The 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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Chateau de Montsegur
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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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Lac de Montbel
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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.
There are many walks and excellent birdwatching available without driving anywhere!
Soula Village
Soula Village
There 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 Verte
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.
Beautiful scenery and endless miles of walking routes through the Ariege mountains.
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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises
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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
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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 is the closest town with bars and cafes.
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Foix
Château des Comtes de Foix
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Foix is the closest town with bars and cafes.

Entertainment & Activities

An excellent museum of prehistory with child friendly activities.
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Parque Prehistórico
Route de Surba À Banat
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An 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
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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
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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
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Catch the train from Foix into Toulouse and explore the many shops then have tea and cake in the Viennnese patisserie.