Camping Naturiste Millefleurs

Fancy some foodie treats? Time your visit to Foix (15 minutes’ drive) for market day (Tuesday, Wednesday, or ideally Friday) to take in some fine local fare. Whatever days you’re there it’s also worth wandering through the pretty streets, poking about in the patisseries and climbing to the ancient château – it’s been there since at least the seventh century. If that’s given the kids a taste for life gone by, take them to Les Forges de Pyrene living museum (20 minutes) or cart everyone over to Carcassonne (an hour and 20 minutes) to meander around the medieval walled town. Too hot for such outings? Stick around in Foix for rafting, paddleboarding and other watersports on the Ariège river, or head into the cooler hills of the Ariégeoises Pyrénées Regional Natural Park (20 minutes) for walks and bike rides. In the heat of the day, escape from the sun at Labouiche underground lake (25 minutes) or Bédeilhac cave (half an hour).