The French area of the Pyrenees has very much that to offer you. The truth is that if you are a lover of the ski, sure that you already know it, because it is one of the places preferred by the skiers. But also, it has many other very interesting attractions that from the trips blog, we want that you discover.
And the fact is that in addition to impressive sceneries, the historical legacy of the area is also very important. You will be able to verify it if you do a visit to the Niaux caves, one of few caves with rock paintings that remain opened in the world, with a spectacular entry of the architect Maximiliano Fuksas.
It is one of the most important sets of the world, with paintings that were realized it does nothing more and neither more nor less than 12.000 years.
Other of the most impressive places and that is worth it that you know is the Montsegur castle, one of the emblems of the catarismo. He is worth gaining access on foot to this fortitude, and visiting the archaeological museum that is below, in that one speaks about his history. A symbol of the resistance of the Cathar ones before the repression of the power of the king and of the catholic church.
And the fact is that the presence of the Cathar ones was very important in the area, since fleeing of the Inquisition, they sheltered in the vales of Ariège, leaving big quantity of castles and fortitude.
The Foix castle is other of the most interesting places from the zon to. In he finds the provincial Museum of Ariège, with temporary exhibitions that are usually of the most interesting. Also, other of the attractions of this place is that from him, it is possible to see an impressive sight of the city.
As for the ski resorts, that of Domaines is one of the most important of the area, with 28 tracks graduated in difficulty. The station of Beille, which also is in the area, is perfect to practise the cross-country skiing.
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