Ercé is considered the historic capital of the "bear-" many of their inhabitants left to earn a living in the U.S. in the early 20th century with their trained animals for shows in public.
The village has several Ercé churches including the famous church of Cominac, well known in the inventories of 1907 on the separation of church and state where some parishioners had put the bears at the church before the arrival of agents who will carry the inventory.
It also has the famous Chapel of St. Peter, dating from the 11th century and making it one of the oldest chapels Ariege.
A specialty is the cousin of the corner, dish-like garbure which is a derivative of cabbage stew meat decorated, and of course crisp.
SIGHTSEEING
Chapelle Saint-Pierre.
Churches and Ercé Cominac.
EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating Ercé the day of 15 August, then Cominac the following Sunday 15 August.
PHOTOS
The village and the valley of Ercé Garbet
View from the village of Ercé from the Saint-Pierre
The house of William and Evelyn is an original farm house, entirely restored. It is surrounded by fields and forests. You can walk in any direction round the property. Rouge is a little...
Located 16.4 km from Ercé
55 € the double room
Couchos
9.3
Saurat
We look forward to welcoming you to Couchos located on the sunny side of the picturesque valley of Saurat 3 km east of Col de Port. We are centrally located in Ariege in the Pyrenees...
Located 16.4 km from Ercé
50 € the double room
Les villas d'onost
9.1
Auzat
Nestled in lush greenery at the foot of the Montcalm (roof of the Ariege to 3077 m alt.) Onost of the Villas at Auzat welcome you for all holidays, summer and winter in their two apartments...
The area of la souleilo is located above the village of Erce at the edge of the forest on south facing land that remains sunny all day long. The house has recently been renovated, conserving...
Located in Ercé
From 450 € to 850 € per week
Le Pelioou
9.2
Ercé
Le pelioou is a restored stone barn situated at 3000ft elevation on a south facing hill between forest and pastureland, enjoying a superb panoramic view of the high Pyrenean peaks as...
Located in Ercé
From 550 € to 1050 € per week
La grange de Gustou
Ercé
La Grange de Gustou is situated in south of France, in the Pyrenees mountains and the department of Ariege, 120 km from international airports of Toulouse or Carcassonne. It is one...
Natural area along creek. Quiet and shady, grassy field in terrasse. Salle with fireplace that could serve as shelter during bad times a week temps. Une chickens grilled over a wood...
Residence Le Hameau Du Pas Du Loup is located in the town of Guzet, an area where traditional architecture and nature have always been cherished and respected. This unique residence...
Located 5.2 km from Ercé
Room from 35 €
Hostellerie De La Poste
Oust
Situated within the Pyrenees Ariegeoises Natural Regional Park, Hostellerie de la Poste is situated in the village of Oust. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi...
Located 6.6 km from Ercé
Room from 52 €
Auberge de L'Arac
8.7
Aleu
Once an old cheese factory, this hotel offers guest rooms and self-catering facilities with views of the garden or the river. Guests can visit the Saturday morning markets at Saint...