Saint-Martin-de-Caralp tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Martin-de-Caralp: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Martin-de-Caralp 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 Saint-Martin-de-Caralp in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Foix at 6 km and Foix at 6 km.

Saint-Martin-de-Caralp, 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 6 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Foix

at 6 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Pamiers

at 15 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Grotte de Lombrives

Cave at 20 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Montsegur

at 27 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Mirepoix

at 29 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Montjoie-en-Couserans

at 31 km (direction west)

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

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Saint-Girons

at 32 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 33 km (direction west)

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

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Camon

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction east)

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

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Tourtouse

at 36 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Ax-les-Thermes

at 38 km (direction south-east)

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

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Rieux-Volvestre

at 41 km (direction north-west), in the Haute-Garonne department

The stroll along the river and the surrounding medieval red-brick buildings make Rieux-Volvestre an...

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Carbonne

at 43 km (direction north-west), in the Haute-Garonne department

Ransacked as a cathar town in the 12th century, Carbonne was rebuilt as a...

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Reserve excursions near Saint-Martin-de-Caralp

Map of places to visit near Saint-Martin-de-Caralp

Markets in and near Saint-Martin-de-Caralp

• La Bastide-de-Serou: market Thursday (10km)
• Pamiers: market Tuesday & Saturday (15km)
• Lavelanet: market Wednesday & Friday (26km)
• Saverdun: market Friday (27km)
• Aulus-les-Bains: market Sunday - seasonal market only (28km)
• Mirepoix: market Thursday & Monday (29km)
• Mazeres: market Thursday (31km)
• Seix: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (31km)
• Saint-Girons: market Saturday (33km)
• Belesta: market Tuesday & Thursday (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Martin-de-Caralp, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint Lizier cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
• Audressein Église Notre-Dame de Tramesaygues (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Lizier (33km)
• Camon (34km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pyrenees Ariegeoises (9km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc aux Bambous (24km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Vallée de Vicdessos (32km)
• Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (33km)
• Cirque d'Anglade (41km)
• Cirque du Sisca (46km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Martin-de-Caralp is in the south of France at 6 kilometres from Foix, the department capital (general information: Saint-Martin-de-Caralp is 655 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Saint-Martin-de-Caralp from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 17 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Alzen, Baulou, Benac, Brassac, Burret, Cadarcet, Cos, Crampagna, Ferrieres-sur-Ariege, Foix, Ganac, Loubieres, Montels, Saint-Jean-de-Verges, Saint-Pierre-de-Riviere, Serres-sur-Arget and Vernajoul.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Martin-de-Caralp