Wiki Ariège Évasion

For those for whom travel rhymes with learning, we try here to give you an insight into the history and geography of Ariège and mountain sports.



Our department is part of the Occitanie region, named after the river of the same name, located in southwestern France. The INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) and the postal service assign it the code 09. Our prefecture […]

From the County of Foix to Ariège Pyrénées!


Origins and Etymology The canoe and the kayak, although often confused, are two distinct watercraft with their own origins and characteristics. The canoe, originating in North America, takes its name […]

Canoeing: a millennial story