Lavelanet tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Montsegur at 7 km from Lavelanet

Visit Lavelanet: highlights and tourist information

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Lavelanet is situated in the Ariege department and Occitanie region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Lavelanet in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Montsegur at 7 km and Camon at 14 km.

Lavelanet, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Montsegur

at 7 km (direction south-south-west)

In Montsegur be sure to visit the cathar castle with its lovely far-reaching views...

See Montsegur guide

Camon

Most Beautiful Village at 14 km (direction north-east)

The fortified village of Camon, listed as a 'most beautiful village of France' is...

See Camon guide

Mirepoix

at 18 km (direction north-east)

In Mirepoix it is the beautifully preserved centre of the bastide town that is...

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Foix

at 20 km (direction west)

The narrow medieval streets, the imposing castle above the town and the lovely setting...

See Foix guide

Chateau de Foix

Castle at 20 km (direction west)

The chateau de Foix is an impressive medieval castle on a rocky spur in...

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Grotte de Lombrives

Cave at 23 km (direction west-south-west)

Not the most famous caves perhaps but the Grotte de Lombrives is the largest...

See Grotte de Lombrives guide

Ax-les-Thermes

at 24 km (direction south)

A spa town since the 19th century, Ax-les-Thermes is now better known for being...

See Ax-les-Thermes guide

Gorges de l'Aude

Scenery at 28 km (direction east), in the Aude department

The Gorges de l'Aude are a scenic highlight to explore close to Carcassonne...

See Gorges de l'Aude guide

Quillan

at 28 km (direction east), in the Aude department

Be sure to take a stroll through Quillan as part of your trip to...

See Quillan guide

Pamiers

at 28 km (direction north-west)

The largest town in Ariege, Pamiers has several notable monuments including the cathedral and...

See Pamiers guide

Limoux

at 33 km (direction east-north-east), in the Aude department

The small town of Limoux is best visited in late spring to enjoy the...

See Limoux guide

Rennes-le-Chateau

at 34 km (direction east), in the Aude department

A small village with lovely views, it is also the legends associating Rennes-le-Chateau with...

See Rennes-le-Chateau guide

Alet-les-Bains

at 34 km (direction east), in the Aude department

The abbey ruins are the most imposing monument in Alet-les-Bains but be sure to...

See Alet-les-Bains guide

Rennes-les-Bains

at 38 km (direction east), in the Aude department

Rennes-les-Bains is a traditional spa town in the Aude countryside...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Ariege

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Markets in and near Lavelanet

Market days in Lavelanet: weekly market: Wednesday & Friday;

Lavelanet: market Wednesday & Friday (0km)
Belesta: market Tuesday & Thursday (8km)
Mirepoix: market Thursday & Monday (17km)
Ax-les-Thermes: market Thursday - seasonal market only (24km)
Ax-les-Thermes: market Tuesday & Saturday (24km)
Quillan: market Wednesday & Saturday (28km)
Pamiers: market Tuesday & Saturday (29km)
Esperaza: market Thursday & Sunday (31km)
Limoux: market Friday all day (33km)
La Bastide-de-Serou: market Thursday (35km)

More information about Lavelanet, Midi-Pyrenees

Midi-Pyrenees region travel guide

Driving distances & route maps

Ariege travel guide

Ariege places and attractions

Tourist attractions near Lavelanet, France

What to do at Lavelanet? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Lavelanet.

Grand sites of France

Carcassonne City (52km)

Heritage sites

Carcassonne (52km)
Villefranche-de-Conflent enceinte / fort (Vauban fortifications) (57km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

Camon (14km)
Mosset (50km)
Villefranche-de-Conflent (57km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

Limoux (33km)

Regional Natural Parcs

Pyrenees Ariegeoises (35km)
Pyrenees Catalanes (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

Abbaye Saint Michel de Cuixa (Codalet) (59km)
Eglise de Sainte-Marie (Corneilla-de-Conflent) (60km)

Remarkable gardens

Parc aux Bambous (25km)

Geography and distances

Lavelanet is in the south of France at 20 kilometres from Foix, the department capital (general information: Lavelanet is 660 kilometres from Paris).

Geographical Information

Commune: Lavelanet

Canton: Lavelanet

Arrondissement: Foix

Department: Ariege

Region: Midi-Pyrenees

New region: Occitanie

Postcode: 0

Distance to Lavelanet

from Foix (prefecture): 20 km

from Paris: 660 km

from Calais: 891 km

from Nice: 447 km

from Bordeaux: 287 km

from Strasbourg: 777 km

Getting here

For driving distances to Lavelanet from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 16 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Benaix, Dreuilhe, Esclagne, Fougax-et-Barrineuf, Ilhat, La Bastide-sur-l'Hers, Laroque-d'Olmes, Le Peyrat, Lesparrou, Lieurac, Montferrier, Pereille, Raissac, Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives, Sautel and Villeneuve-d'Olmes.

This page in French: Visiter Lavelanet