Perched close to Andorra in southwestern France's Ariège region, Tarascon-sur-Ariège is a tranquil historic town with pretty tiled-roofed houses and beautiful views of the French Pyrenees. Accommodation options include private houses as well as comfortable hotels housed in restored heritage properties, perfect for intimate trips and catering to an array of tastes and budgets. A room at one of the best places to stay in Tarascon-sur-Ariège offers the ideal springboard for an outdoorsy French escape.

Tarascon-sur-Ariège itself is well worth a wander. Pick a perch at a café for some people-watching over a coffee, or admire historic buildings as you amble around town. Families and archaeology buffs will adore the Parc de la Préhistoire, an interactive centre with recreations of ancient animals, environments, cave paintings and artefacts. Keen adventurers can delve into French Pyrenees’ extensive cave network in person, too, with visits to the Cave of Niaux, the Sabart Cave and the Lombrives Cave. Myriad hiking, horse riding and mountain biking trails wind their way through the Pyrenees, and there are opportunities to kayak, swim and fish in nearby lakes and rivers.

Return to best places to stay in Tarascon-sur-Ariège for quiet evenings spent feasting on delicious regional cuisine and planning the following day’s excursions!

The Best Places to Stay in Tarascon-sur-Ariège

For a Restored Manor

• Le Manoir d'Agnes is a restored manor house with 15 crisp, contemporary guest rooms. Savour superb regional cuisine in the restaurant, and spend your days hiking, cycling and horse riding in the surrounding mountains. A comfortable choice for an Ariège getaway as a couple or with friends and family.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY VILLA

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and travel 1 hour and 15 minutes by road or rail to Tarascon-sur-Ariège. Alternatively, Carcassonne Airport is just under 1.5 hours away. Visitors from regional hubs — such as Paris, Lyon, Dijon or Marseille — can easily travel to Carcassonne or Toulouse by high-speed train and on to Tarascon-sur-Ariège from there.
• Ariège is wonderful for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Visit between May and September for temperatures ranging from 18°C - 26°C, but bear in mind that this is peak season. For a quieter trip, travel outside of the school holidays.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Ariège.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in France.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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