Foix is in a great position for any explorer of the vast wilderness that is Southern France. Situated in Ariege, a district of the Midi-Pyrenees, huge mountains frame the region which is bordered by Spain to the South and Languedoc-Rousillon to the East. Foix is a fantastic place to take a driving holiday or for anyone interested in religious or ancient history. Car hire in Foix is readily available to aid your transfer from the airport and your exploration of this remote region. Hiring a car in Foix will give you immediate access to the entire Areige area along with the wider Midi-Pyrenees expanse.
On driving to Foix, You'll probably first recognise your destination by the Chateau Foix which is a castle built on a plateau overlooking the town. You'll most likely arrive via Toulouse Airport which is around 90km North of Foix - about an hours drive if you're hiring a car in Foix. You can explore the whole of the region via the useful E9 North/South or the E80 East/West if you rent a car in Foix.
Many tourists head straight for the Old Town or the Botanical Gardens and those that have come to drive in the region will often head for Carcassonne, Toulouse or even Andorra.
