8 Things to do Good for Kids in Foix That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover rafting Ariege with Rock & Roll Rafting! You're very welcome to share with us the thrill of a rafting descent. We offer activities tailored around whitewater sports (rafting, kayaking - Airboat, Canoeing - Hotdog). This fun activity is accessible to the whole family, as well as sporty people in search of fresh sensations. You will be safely guided by a professional, on the Ariege River. With Rock & Roll Rafting, come and experience an unforgettable day!

Les Forges de Pyrène, the village that came back from the past... Where time stopped, where men and machines from the last century come back to life. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1900s Ariège villages that still resonate in this shady 5-hectare park at 5 km from Foix.

The aquatic center is open every day and invites you to come enjoy a fully heated complex (inside and out) to swim, relax or have a good time with family.

Journey back to the days of chivalry ! From the heights of its rocky crag, Foix castle with its three towers and soaring walls offers exceptional views of the Pyrenees. Built in the year one thousand, it was originally a military fortress before being transformed into the home of the illustrious Counts of Foix such as Gaston Fébus, author of the 'Livre de la Chasse' (Book of the Hunt) among other works, and Henri IV who became King of France. It now houses the Ariège département museum: the bed of Henri IV is on display. The castle's various rooms are dedicated to the art of building in the Middle Ages, the history of the castle and of the Counts of Foix, as well as temporary exhibitions. Exhibitions • Gaston Fébus, Enlightened Prince of the Pyrenees. • The Universe of King Henri IV. • Andorra. Voyage to the Heart of the Pyrenees. • Into médiéval builder's secret.