Montoulieu tourism and travel guide

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Visit Montoulieu: highlights and tourist information

Montoulieu 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 Montoulieu in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Foix at 7 km and Foix at 7 km.

Montoulieu, 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 7 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Foix

at 7 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Grotte de Lombrives

Cave at 9 km (direction south)

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

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Montsegur

at 17 km (direction east)

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

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Pamiers

at 23 km (direction east)

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

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Ax-les-Thermes

at 27 km (direction south-east)

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

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Mirepoix

at 28 km (direction north-east)

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

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Camon

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

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

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Montjoie-en-Couserans

at 40 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Saint-Girons

at 40 km (direction west)

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

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Saint-Lizier

Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction west-north-west)

A small village in the Natural Regional Park of the Ariege Pyrenees, Saint-Lizier is...

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Gorges de l'Aude

Scenery at 45 km (direction east), in the Aude department

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

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Quillan

at 45 km (direction east), in the Aude department

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

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Tourtouse

at 46 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Map of places to visit near Montoulieu

Markets in and near Montoulieu

• Lavelanet: market Wednesday & Friday (18km)
• La Bastide-de-Serou: market Thursday (20km)
• Pamiers: market Tuesday & Saturday (24km)
• Belesta: market Tuesday & Thursday (25km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Thursday - seasonal market only (27km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Tuesday & Saturday (27km)
• Aulus-les-Bains: market Sunday - seasonal market only (27km)
• Mirepoix: market Thursday & Monday (28km)
• Seix: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (35km)
• Saverdun: market Friday (36km)

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Tourist attractions near Montoulieu, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint Lizier cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• Mont-Louis citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (60km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Camon (30km)
• Saint-Lizier (41km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pyrenees Ariegeoises (19km)
• Pyrenees Catalanes (58km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc aux Bambous (28km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (25km)
• Vallée de Vicdessos (26km)
• Cirque du Sisca (36km)
• Cirque d'Anglade (40km)
• Lac des Bouillouses (48km)
• Lac du Bouillouses (48km)

Geography and distances

Montoulieu is in the south of France at 7 kilometres from Foix, the department capital (general information: Montoulieu is 664 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Arignac, Bedeilhac-et-Aynat, Bompas, Celles, Ferrieres-sur-Ariege, Ganac, Mercus-Garrabet, Prayols, Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat, Saint-Pierre-de-Riviere, Soula and Surba.

This page in French: Visiter Montoulieu