Siguer

Siguer

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownSiguer
Insee code09295
Postcode09220
Latitude42.7654250
Longitude1.5655060
AltitudeFrom 615 to 2902 meters
Surface38.73 km²
Population103 inhabitants
Density2 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townFoix (at 28 km, 29 min)Gestiès at 640 m
DepartmentAriègeLercoul at 1.7 km
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located 10 km from Tarascon-sur-Ariege, in a valley with little traffic at the intersection of roads leading to Gestures and Lercoul, Siguer is a charming small village surrounded by mountains and nestled on a plate of Siguer.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The church was built in the 12th century. The apse is vaulted quadrant. Recognized insufficient, it became the chapel of a new building with a vast nave was raised to its right in 1895. The contemporary tower of the old square monument is illuminated on the top floor by four mullioned windows and covered with slates in the country.
  • In its center, the village boasts even house hunting Count of Foix, who is a true jewel of the rustic art of the Renaissance. This house was built in 1485 by Jean d'Albret, Count of Foix, was acquired by the SIVOM of Vicdessos. This is a unique monument in rural France and is remarkable for the magnificent carvings made by amazing artists become anonymous. The interior restoration is continuing under the aegis of historical monuments.
  • Hiking: GR 10 - Hiking in the High Valley Siguer and to access the pond Gnioure and pond Peyregrand.
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Natural sitesPond Blaou

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The forging of Pyrene in Montgaillard:
  • On a large site of 5 hectares, this museum brings to life 125 jobs through traditional slide show, art gallery space teaching but also demonstrations of artisans. Thus, browsing the barns where they are installed, including the public can discover the workshop of a blacksmith and that of a shoemaker. This museum dedicated to the life of the past evokes both agricultural and domestic occupations, or those of clothing and housing.
  • Tel: +33 5 34 09 30 60.
  • Cathar Castle Roquefixade.
  • Museum and Archaeological History of Montsegur:
  • This museum presents the exhibition of the excavations on the site of the historic castle balls, scissors, weapons, objects of daily life from the 13th century.
  • Tel: +33 5 61 01 06 94.
  • Cave Niaux:
  • Known for high quality and excellent preservation of cave paintings from nearly 13 000 years, the cave consists of several galleries to medium concretions splendid colors.
  • Information on +33 5 61 05 88 37.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Nomadic Trapper and White Fang adventure breakNature and the outdoors169 €Les Cabannes (10 km)
Breaks, hiking & mountain activities in the PyreneesNature and the outdoors27 €Foix (22 km)
Hike in the Ariège mountainsNature and the outdoorsFrom 20 € to 25 €Ax-les-Thermes (23 km)
Mountain break, snowshoeingNature and the outdoorsFrom 155 € to 496 €Ax-les-Thermes (23 km)

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PHOTOS
Village
 
Go Hunting Counts of Foix
Church
 
One of washing
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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
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Min. 6°C - Max. 18°C
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C
Friday 21 June
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Min. 5°C - Max. 19°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Petite Auberge de Niaux  
8.2
Niaux
A few minutes from the cave of Niaux La Petite Auberge de Niaux discover a charming address in the heart of the Ariege. After 20 years in Canada, Georges Cecconi will prepare with great...
Located 5.7 km from Siguer39 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Villas d'Onost    
9.2
Auzat
Nestled in lush greenery at the foot of Montcalm (roof of the Ariege to 3077 m alt.) In the Regional Natural Park of the Villas Onost Auzat welcome you for all holidays, summer and...
Located 6.6 km from SiguerFrom 50 € to 65 € the double room 
Chambres et Table d'hôtes Bourgaille    
9.3
Saurat
A little verdant road leads to this former farmstead which was built in 1850. It's southfacing and situated at 800 m elevation. The valley of Saurat is a wonderfull place to be, with...
Located 13.5 km from SiguerFrom 42 € to 63 € the double room 
La bruyere chez martine    
9.7
Appy
Chez Martine, you will discover the warmth, friendliness, good living in a house of character situated in a small mountain village. Another way to discover France the 'Bed & Breakfast'...
Located 14 km from Siguer48 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La forge d'Espy gîte avec SPA privé
Illier-et-Laramade
Old forge eighteenth along the river on 1500 m ² of wooded and fleuri. Dans village, away tranquility and calm. SPA private room accessible from the living room. Free access included...
Located 2.2 km from Siguer560 € per week 
Gîte du Cabanatous  
9.3
Capoulet-et-Junac
Independent village house in the valley of Vicdessos station sports and nature of Montcalm. A 1 km from the cave of Niaux. Departure of many walks nearby. The owner lives next door...
Located 3.8 km from SiguerFrom 280 € to 455 € per week 
Maison de vacances 'Le Parédal'
Auzat
The 'Parédal' Auzat the heart of the Regional Park of the Pyrenees is a stone house in the country which was built in 1999 on the basis of a parédal, ariégeois term that refers to a...
Located 7.2 km from SiguerFrom 160 € to 320 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Sunêlia Le Malazéou    
8
Ax-les-Thermes
At 700 meters at the entrance to the resort of Ax-Les-Thermes in the Ariège, the campsite Sunêlia The Malazéou open all year except in November, on a site of six hectares hilly and...
Located 23 km from SiguerFrom 18.50 € to 28.50 € per day 
Camping en ferme d'accueil l'azaigoua    
9.2
Biert
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...
Located 25 km from Siguer13 € per day 
L'arize    
9.7
La Bastide-de-Sérou
Dominique, Brigitte, Cédric andHélène reserve a warm welcome at their friendly little family campsite which is located in a peaceful and gorgeous beauty spot where you will make the...
Located 28 km from Siguer 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Thermal du Parc     
7.8
Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains
Hôtel Thermal du Parc is located at the thermal resort of Ussat-les-Bains, on the banks of the River Ariege. It has a restaurant, indoor pool and tennis court. Rooms at the hotel each...
Located 7.9 km from SiguerRoom from 43 €
Le Manoir d'Agnes     
9
Tarascon-sur-Ariège
Le Manoir D'agnes is located in the Pyrénées village of Tarascon-sur-Ariège. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free wired internet....
Located 9.2 km from SiguerRoom from 95 €
Hotel Confort     
8.1
Tarascon-sur-Ariège
The Hotel Confort is located in the heart of the Pyrénées Ariégoises in the historic city centre of Tarascon-sur-Ariège. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking for 5 cars, bikes...
Located 9.6 km from SiguerRoom from 40 €

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Ariège
Résidence des Hauts Plateaux
Located at the foot of the Bonascre slopes in Ax Les Thermes, 30 metres from the cable car and with easy access to Saquet...
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