Ferrieres-sur-Ariege tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau de Foix at 3 km from Ferrieres-sur-Ariege

Visit Ferrieres-sur-Ariege: highlights and tourist information

Ferrieres-sur-Ariege is situated in the Ariege department and Occitanie region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Ferrieres-sur-Ariege in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Foix at 3 km and Foix at 3 km.

Ferrieres-sur-Ariege, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Chateau de Foix

Castle at 3 km (direction north-north-west)

The chateau de Foix is an impressive medieval castle on a rocky...

See Chateau de Foix guide

Foix

at 3 km (direction north-north-west)

The narrow medieval streets, the imposing castle above the town and the...

See Foix guide

Grotte de Lombrives

Cave at 13 km (direction south)

Not the most famous caves perhaps but the Grotte de Lombrives is...

See Grotte de Lombrives guide

Montsegur

at 19 km (direction east-south-east)

In Montsegur be sure to visit the cathar castle with its lovely...

See Montsegur guide

Pamiers

at 19 km (direction east-south-east)

The largest town in Ariege, Pamiers has several notable monuments including the...

See Pamiers guide

Mirepoix

at 26 km (direction east-north-east)

In Mirepoix it is the beautifully preserved centre of the bastide town...

See Mirepoix guide

Camon

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction east-north-east)

The fortified village of Camon, listed as a 'most beautiful village of...

See Camon guide

Ax-les-Thermes

at 31 km (direction south-east)

A spa town since the 19th century, Ax-les-Thermes is now better known...

See Ax-les-Thermes guide

Montjoie-en-Couserans

at 38 km (direction west)

The tiny village of Montjoie-en-Couserans is included because it is the start...

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Saint-Girons

at 39 km (direction west)

Saint-Girons is a quiet town, a perfect chance to see an unspoiled...

See Saint-Girons guide

Saint-Lizier

Most Beautiful Village at 40 km (direction west)

A small village in the Natural Regional Park of the Ariege Pyrenees,...

See Saint-Lizier guide

Tourtouse

at 44 km (direction west-north-west)

Although tiny, the castle (and picnic area) in the centre of Tourtouse...

See Tourtouse guide

Gorges de l'Aude

Scenery at 47 km (direction east), in the Aude department

The Gorges de l'Aude are a scenic highlight to explore close to...

See Gorges de l'Aude guide

Quillan

at 47 km (direction east), in the Aude department

Be sure to take a stroll through Quillan as part of your...

See Quillan guide

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Map of places to visit near Ferrieres-sur-Ariege

Markets in and near Ferrieres-sur-Ariege

• La Bastide-de-Serou: market Thursday (17km)
• Lavelanet: market Wednesday & Friday (19km)
• Pamiers: market Tuesday & Saturday (20km)
• Belesta: market Tuesday & Thursday (26km)
• Mirepoix: market Thursday & Monday (26km)
• Aulus-les-Bains: market Sunday - seasonal market only (28km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Thursday - seasonal market only (30km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Tuesday & Saturday (30km)
• Saverdun: market Friday (33km)
• Mazeres: market Thursday (34km)

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Tourist attractions near Ferrieres-sur-Ariege, France

What to do at Ferrieres-sur-Ariege? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Ferrieres-sur-Ariege.

Heritage sites

• Saint Lizier cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Camon (30km)
• Saint-Lizier (40km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pyrenees Ariegeoises (17km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc aux Bambous (25km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (26km)
• Vallée de Vicdessos (29km)
• Cirque du Sisca (40km)
• Cirque d'Anglade (42km)
• Lac des Bouillouses (52km)
• Lac du Bouillouses (52km)

Geography and distances

Ferrieres-sur-Ariege is in the south of France at 3 kilometres from Foix, the department capital (general information: Ferrieres-sur-Ariege is 660 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Ferrieres-sur-Ariege from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Arabaux, Celles, Cos, Foix, Ganac, Montoulieu, Pradieres, Prayols, Saint-Martin-de-Caralp, Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat, Saint-Pierre-de-Riviere and Vernajoul.

This page in French: Visiter Ferrieres-sur-Ariege

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