Mijanes tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Ax-les-Thermes at 18 km from Mijanes

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Visit Mijanes: highlights and tourist information

Mijanes 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 Mijanes in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Ax-les-Thermes at 18 km and Quillan at 19 km.

Mijanes, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Ax-les-Thermes

at 18 km (direction west)

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

See Ax-les-Thermes guide

Quillan

at 19 km (direction north-east), in the Aude department

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

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Gorges de l'Aude

Scenery at 19 km (direction north-east), in the Aude department

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

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Chateau de Puilaurens

Castle at 22 km (direction east-north-east), in the Aude department

Castle Puilaurens is a Cathar castle of France in a beautiful mountain location...

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Montsegur

at 24 km (direction west-north-west)

In Montsegur be sure to visit the cathar castle with its lovely far-reaching views...

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Mosset

Most Beautiful Village at 25 km (direction east), in the Pyrenees-Orientales department

The medieval streets in the heart of Mosset have helped it become listed among...

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Rennes-le-Chateau

at 28 km (direction north-east), in the Aude department

A small village with lovely views, it is also the legends associating Rennes-le-Chateau with...

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Molitg-les-Bains

at 29 km (direction east-south-east), in the Pyrenees-Orientales department

If you are wanting a spa break in the Pyrenees mountains the scenery and...

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Villefranche-de-Conflent

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction east-south-east), in the Pyrenees-Orientales department

Villefranche-de-Conflent is a fascinating place to explore, with a fortified ancient village in the...

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Rennes-les-Bains

at 30 km (direction north-east), in the Aude department

Rennes-les-Bains is a traditional spa town in the Aude countryside...

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Prades

at 33 km (direction east-south-east), in the Pyrenees-Orientales department

Prades makes a pleasant detour when you are exploring the valleys of the western...

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Camon

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Alet-les-Bains

at 34 km (direction north-east), in the Aude department

The abbey ruins are the most imposing monument in Alet-les-Bains but be sure to...

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Eus

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction east-south-east), in the Pyrenees-Orientales department

The steep streets of Eus re very lovely to explore - and it is...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Ariege

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Map of places to visit near Mijanes

Markets in and near Mijanes

• Ax-les-Thermes: market Thursday - seasonal market only (18km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Tuesday & Saturday (18km)
• Quillan: market Wednesday & Saturday (19km)
• Belesta: market Tuesday & Thursday (22km)
• Esperaza: market Thursday & Sunday (27km)
• Lavelanet: market Wednesday & Friday (28km)
• Prades: market Tuesday (33km)
• Limoux: market Friday all day (38km)
• Mirepoix: market Thursday & Monday (42km)
• Pamiers: market Tuesday & Saturday (57km)

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Tourist attractions near Mijanes, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Massif du Canigou (40km)

Heritage sites

• Mont-Louis citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (25km)
• Villefranche-de-Conflent enceinte / fort (Vauban fortifications) (30km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mosset (25km)
• Villefranche-de-Conflent (30km)
• Camon (33km)
• Eus (34km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Prades (33km)
• Limoux (39km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pyrenees Catalanes (22km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Sainte-Marie (Corneilla-de-Conflent) (32km)
• Abbaye Saint Michel de Cuixa (Codalet) (33km)
• Abbaye Saint Martin du Canigou (Casteil) (37km)
• Eglise de Sainte Marie de Marcevol (Arboussols) (37km)
• Prieuré de Serrabone (Boule-d'Amont) (46km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Gorges de la Pierre-Lys (17km)
• Lac des Bouillouses (18km)
• Lac du Bouillouses (18km)
• Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (22km)
• Réserve naturelle régionale de Nyer (28km)
• Cirque du Sisca (29km)
• Gorges de Galamus (37km)
• Pic du Canigou (40km)
• Gorges de l'Orbieu (44km)
• Gorges de la Fou (54km)

Geography and distances

Mijanes is in the south of France at 45 kilometres from Foix, the department capital (general information: Mijanes is 681 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Mijanes from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Artigues, Campagna-de-Sault, Carcanieres, Escouloubre, Fontanes-de-Sault, Le Pla, Le Puch, Querigut and Rouze.

This page in French: Visiter Mijanes