Nalzen tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Montsegur at 8 km from Nalzen

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Visit Nalzen: highlights and tourist information

Nalzen 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 Nalzen in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Montsegur at 8 km and Foix at 13 km.

Nalzen, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Montsegur

at 8 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Montsegur guide

Foix

at 13 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Foix guide

Chateau de Foix

Castle at 14 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Grotte de Lombrives

Cave at 16 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Grotte de Lombrives guide

Camon

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Camon guide

Mirepoix

at 21 km (direction north-east)

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

See Mirepoix guide

Ax-les-Thermes

at 23 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Ax-les-Thermes guide

Pamiers

at 25 km (direction north-west)

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

See Pamiers guide

Gorges de l'Aude

Scenery at 35 km (direction east), in the Aude department

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

See Gorges de l'Aude guide

Quillan

at 35 km (direction east), in the Aude department

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

See Quillan guide

Limoux

at 41 km (direction east-north-east), in the Aude department

The small town of Limoux is best visited in late spring to enjoy the...

See Limoux guide

Rennes-le-Chateau

at 41 km (direction east), in the Aude department

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

See Rennes-le-Chateau guide

Alet-les-Bains

at 42 km (direction east), in the Aude department

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

See Alet-les-Bains guide

Rennes-les-Bains

at 46 km (direction east), in the Aude department

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

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

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Reserve excursions near Nalzen

Map of places to visit near Nalzen

Markets in and near Nalzen

• Lavelanet: market Wednesday & Friday (8km)
• Belesta: market Tuesday & Thursday (14km)
• Mirepoix: market Thursday & Monday (21km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Thursday - seasonal market only (23km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Tuesday & Saturday (23km)
• Pamiers: market Tuesday & Saturday (26km)
• La Bastide-de-Serou: market Thursday (29km)
• Quillan: market Wednesday & Saturday (35km)
• Aulus-les-Bains: market Sunday - seasonal market only (37km)
• Mazeres: market Thursday (37km)

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Tourist attractions near Nalzen, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Camon (21km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Limoux (41km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pyrenees Ariegeoises (28km)
• Pyrenees Catalanes (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc aux Bambous (26km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (15km)
• Vallée de Vicdessos (34km)
• Cirque du Sisca (35km)
• Gorges de la Pierre-Lys (38km)
• Lac du Bouillouses (43km)
• Lac des Bouillouses (43km)
• Réserve naturelle régionale de Nyer (60km)

Geography and distances

Nalzen is in the south of France at 13 kilometres from Foix, the department capital (general information: Nalzen is 662 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Celles, Freychenet, Ilhat, Leychert, Montferrier, Pereille, Raissac, Roquefixade, Roquefort-les-Cascades, Soula and Villeneuve-d'Olmes.

This page in French: Visiter Nalzen