Welcome
This is a guide to Loge du Château de Pouech
Rue de la Hount, Hameau de Pouech, 09200 MOULIS
We hope you had a good journey and that you found us easily. To help you enjoy your stay in this area of the Pyrénées, we have gathered information about the Lodge and its surroundings which we hope you find useful.
Please notify us as soon as possible if you have any questions or notice any problems. We are at your disposal to ensure everything goes smoothly and comfortably during your stay.
If we're not at the Chateau, you can reach us by phone on +33 750995512
We wish you a very pleasant stay in Pouech!
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Wifi
The wifi is available for free in the Lodge.
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Useful numbers
Emergency numbers (free of charge and 24/7)
- European Emergency number: 112 - for any emergencies requiring an ambulance, fire service or police.
- Emergency Number for deaf and hard of hearing: 114
- Ambulance service: 15 – in case of urgent medical need.
- Police service: 17 or 05 34 14 33 30 - to notify an incident requiring immediate police attention.
- Fire brigade: 18 – to notify a dangerous situation or an accident regarding people or goods, requiring fast intervention.
Doctors - Out of office hours
There are many doctors in St Girons, generally opened Monday to Friday 9:00 until 19:00. Out of office hours, you can:
- See a doctor at the Maison Médicale, 34 rue Gabriel Fauré in Saint-Girons.
- Contact 05 61 05 40 15 to have a doctor come to you, in case you can't drive or be driven.
Pharmacists - Out of office hours
There are many pharmacists in St Girons, generally opened Monday to Friday 8:30 until 19:00 and Saturday mornings until 12:30. Out of office hours, you need to call 32 37 to find out which pharmacy is open.
Other useful numbers
- Local Hospital in St Lizier: 05 61 96 20 20
- Anti-Poison Centre in Toulouse: 05 61 77 74 47
Shops
Local grocery shops
Epicerie d'Engomer
Route de Castillon, 09800 ENGOMER
Supermarkets and smaller shops
Carrefour Market
1075 Avenue de la Résistance, 09200 Saint-Girons
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 19:30
Intermarché St Lizier
Route de Toulouse, 09190 Saint-Lizier
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 19:30
Le Grand Panier Bio (organic products)
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 and 14:00 – 19:00
Tel: 05 82 20 01 17
Biocoop (organic products)
15 Avenue d'Aulot, 09200 St Girons
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 and 14:00 – 19:00
Carrefour Contact, St Girons
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 8:00 - 20:00 and Sundays 9:00 - 13:00
Carrefour Contact, Castillons
24 Avenue Noël Peyrevidal, 09800 Castillon-en-Couserans
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 8:00 - 12:30 and 15:30 – 19:00 and Sundays 8:30 - 12:30
Bakers/Patisseries
There are plenty of bakers in St Girons. Ones to check out:
La Panetière aux Saveurs d'Antan
26 Avenue Aristide Berges, St-Girons
Opens everyday from 7:00 until 20:00
Simonet Gilles
8 Place Jean Jaurès, St-Girons
Markets
Please note markets are generally in the mornings.
| Day | Town |
|---|---|
| Monday | MIREPOIX |
| Tuesday | CASTILLON (1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, every Tuesday in July & August) |
| Wednesday | LE MAS D'AZIL STE CROIX VOLVESTRE |
| Thursday | LABASTIDE DE SEROU |
| Friday | FOIX |
| Saturday | ST GIRONS (by far the best market of the area!) |
| Sunday | ENGOMER (go by foot!) MONTBRUN-BOCAGE |
Tourist Activities
Museums, Caves, Castles and Historic Cities
The 'Cite de St Lizier' - St Lizier
https://www.tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com/patrimoine-culturel/le-village-de-saint-lizier/The 'Grotte du Mas d'Azil' - Mas d'Azil
https://www.sites-touristiques-ariege.fr/grotte-du-mas-dazil-2/The 'Affabuloscope' Museum - Mas d'Azil
http://www.affabuloscope.fr/The Underground River of Labouiche - Baulou
http://www.labouiche.com/The Foix Castle - Foix
https://www.sites-touristiques-ariege.fr/en/chateau-de-foix/The Medieval City of Mirepoix - Mirepoix
https://www.mairie-mirepoix.fr/The Cathar Castle of Montségur - Montségur
http://www.montsegur.fr/The Cave in Niaux - Niaux
https://www.sites-touristiques-ariege.fr/grotte-de-niaux/Lakes and Rivers
Bethmale Lake
https://www.tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-bethmale/Beautiful walk around the Bethmale Lake and stunning views if you drive up to the Col above (col de la Core).
Lers Lake (Etang de Lers)
https://www.etang-de-lers.fr/activites-eteAccessible by car, this stunning lake is at 1300 m (4265 ft). Walks all year round (with raquettes in the winter)
Ribérot Valley
https://www.tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com/patrimoine-naturel/la-vallee-du-riberot/Start of many walks, including the climb up to Mont Valier. Lovely stream, ideal to cool down in the summer.
Mondely Lake - La Bastide de Serou
https://www.ariegepyrenees.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-mondely/50 hectares lake, which you can swim in. Great area for bird watching.
Walks
Detailed information available on the Tourist Office website:
www.tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com- Family and easy walks (around Pouech, Moulis, Engomer etc.)
- The St-Jacques de Compostella trail
- The Ars waterfall, starting in Aulus les Bains
- The Cirque of Cagateille – 2nd classified cirque after the Gavarnie cirque
- The highest peak in this area: Mont Valier (2838m - 9311 ft). Long day or over 2 days, staying overnight at the Estagnous refuge
- The Crabère (2630m – 8628 ft) –Long day or over 2 days, staying overnight at the Etang d'Araing refuge
Biking
Bike Rental:
- Maxi sport - 18 avenue Aristide Bergès - St Girons - 05 61 96 49 35
- Zenyal Cycles - 2 avenue Maréchal Foch - St-Girons - 05 61 66 84 71
Routes:
- The old railway line - St-Girons - Foix (La Voie verte) - 45 km
- Stages of the Tour de France:
- Col de Portet d'Aspet
- Col de la Core
Mountain Biking Circuits:
- Circuit Eychenne - le Garié - 34 km - 600m elevation
Easy ride with no technical difficulties in dry weather - Circuit Moulis – Montégut - 20.5 km - 500m elevation
For experienced mountain bikers - Circuit Riverenert - Col de la Crouzette - 31.7 km - 1000m elevation
Gentle circuit, accessible to most people - Circuit Sourroque - Saudech - 16 km - 500m elevation
Beautiful little circuit accessible to those who are wise enough to carry their bikes and walk when safer
Horse-riding and Donkey Rides
Pony Club le Parrat - St-Girons
Tel. 06 72 51 46 19
Cheval mon Ami - Montjoie
Tel. 06 71 16 56 77
Horse-drawn Carriage Tours - Lacourt
Tel. 05 61 96 41 12
Les Anes de Caoubou - Ayet, Bethmale
Tel: 05 61 01 71 33
Animal Parks
Au Pays des Traces - St Lizier
http://www.paysdestraces.frAnimal tracks, casting, play area and picnic area.
Bison Farm - Lapenne
http://www.lafermeauxbisons.comMany animals, including bisons. Picnic area and restaurant onsite.
Animal Park St Michel - St Michel
http://www.parc-animalier-ariege.com/Rare breeds of farm animals. Nice walk in the woods.
Ferme des Reptiles - La Bastide de Serou
http://www.lafermedesreptiles.fr/Snakes, turtles, lizards, etc.
Ferme des Escargots - Barjac
http://broceliande.pagesperso-orange.fr/Snail farm.
Historic Parks
Forges des Pyrenes - Montgailhard
http://www.grands-sites-ariege.fr/forges-de-pyrene/detail/9/pr-sentation-2Site presenting 120 trades, most of which have now disappeared, a collection of old tools, and workshops.
Prehistory Park - Tarascon sur Ariege
http://www.grands-sites-ariege.fr/en/parc-de-la-prehistoire/detail/6/presentation-3Museum and workshops dedicated to the Prehistoric times
Xploria (Dinosaur Park) - Mas d'Azil
http://xploria.com/Nature walk to learn about dinosaurs.
Sports & Adventure Activities
Paragliding - Moulis
http://www.parapentefamily.com/Pyren'aventure and Parapente Family offer paragliding experiences
Pot-holing, Canyoning, Climbing & Via Ferrata - Moulis
http://www.horizonvertical.net/Discover the caves and canyons in an exciting way!
Climbing Walls
https://www.ariegepyrenees.com/en/preparer/activites-nature-aventures/en-cordee-en-montagne/escalade/Unguided climbing walls (equipment required) in Montegut en Couserans, Moulis (Couret & Rémillassé), and Montjoie-en-Couserans
Aviation Activities - St Lizier
https://aeroclub-ariege.fr/contacts/Glider and plane flights available at Aerodrome Antichan
Hot Air Balloon Flights - St Lizier
http://www.ballon-bleu-horizon.frAvailable year-round. 4-5 hours including 1h flight.
ACRO'LUS Tree Adventure - Aulus les Bains
https://www.ariegepyrenees.com/en/loisir-sportif/acrolus-parcours-daccrobranche/Suitable for ages 3+
Winter Sports
Guzet Ski Resort
http://www.altiservice.com/guzet/actualitesLe Mourtis Ski Resort
http://mourtis.fr/Other Activities
Montaswin Golf - Montardit
http://www.montaswin.fr/Swimming Pools
- Outdoor pool - Castillon
- Indoor heated pool - Foix
Spa & Thermal Baths
Chateau de Beauregard Spa - St Girons
https://www.domainebeauregard.net/le-spa/Spa & hammam in a restored lodge
Thermes d'Aulus - Aulus les Bains
http://thermes-aulus.fr/Thermes d'Ax les Thermes
http://www.thermes-ax.com/Cinema Max Linder - St-Girons
http://www.ville-st-girons.fr/culture-et-patrimoine/cinema-max-linderGold Panning - St-Girons
https://www.prospection-de-loisir.fr/ou-trouver-or-ariege/Fishing
Various river and lake sites available. Fishing permit required (available at Tourist Office)
www.peche-ariege.comNotable Destinations Further Afield
Restaurants
Restaurants
St Girons-St Lizier-Lorp Area
L'Auberge d'Antan - Domaine de Beauregard
http://www.chateaubeauregard.netAvenue de la Résistance, St Girons. Dishes include suckling pig cooked on a wood fire, local lamb, vegetarian options also available. Restaurant decorated in the style of a 19th century Gascony Auberge. Lunch menu: 15€ and prices from 29€ to 37€ for evening menus. Closed Saturdays lunchtime, Sunday evenings and Monday all day.
Le Carré de l'Ange
http://lecarredelange.comPalais des Evêques, St-Lizier. Amazing views from the terrace, overlooking the mountains and St Lizier cathedral. Lunch menu: 19€ and prices from 29€ to 69€ for evening menus. Open from Wednesday until Sunday lunchtime. Closed in March & November.
Le K-Non
https://www.k-non-restaurant.fr/Place des Poilus, St Girons. Traditional dishes, at the heart of St Girons. Menus from 18€ to 40€. Closed on Sunday evenings and the whole of October.
Le Saint-Gi
https://g.co/kgs/VzdQqbd14 rue du Pujol, St Girons. Traditional dishes including pigeon, croustade etc. All cooked with fresh produces. Lunch menu: 12€. Closed Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays. Open on Sunday for lunch and evening meal all year round.
Crêpes et Galettes
https://g.co/kgs/2SG22xn65 rue Villefranche, St Girons. Traditional Brittany dishes: Savoury and sweet Crêpes. Lunch menu: 11.50€ + carte. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Gilles Simonet
https://g.co/kgs/xfmndvtPlace Jean Jaurès, St-Girons. Breakfast, tea-shop, crêpes and amazing salads. Lunch menu: 10€. Closed Sunday and Mondays.
La Pagode
https://g.co/kgs/48fnr5X7 place Jean Jaurès, St Girons. Chinese and Thai dishes. Menus from 11€. Credit card not accepted. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
La Grange de la Cité
https://lagrangedelacite.fr/17 Rue Maubec,09190 Saint-Lizier
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Kiwi
https://www.pizzakiwi.fr/2 place de la poste 09200 Moulis. Great local pizza
Castillon Area
Auberge de la Core
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10005765550065609800 Arrien-en-Bethmale. Great food cooked with local ingredients. On the way to the Bethmale valley.
Engobar
Route de Castillon, 09800 Engomer
Tel: 05.61.03.64.33
Small friendly bar-restaurant, with a great wine list.
Price from 12€.
L'Auberge
09800 Audressein
Tel: 05.61.03.64.33
Nice terrace overlooking the river. Traditional French and Basque dishes.
Closed Tuesdays. Lunch menu: 13€ and 15€ to 28€ for evening menus.
Aux Delices d'Argein
http://restaurant-traiteur-plats-emporter-ariege.auxdelicesdargein.fr12 route de Luchon, 09800 Argein
Traditional local dishes, as well as pizzas.
Lunch menu: 13€. During summer holidays, closed Sundays & Wednesdays.
From 1st October to 30th June, open lunchtimes and Friday & Saturday evenings.
Local specialities
Cheese
Le Cazalou - Pouech
Our local cheese farm. Go through the Pouech hamlet, until you see a sign for 'Fromage'. They also sell eggs and milk when available.
Fromagerie Le Moulis - Luzenac
Lovely local cheese shop with a great variety. Next to the Luzenac church.
Fromagerie Jean Faup - Caumont
Great variety of local cheeses, including Bethmale. You can visit the factory (Monday to Fridays at 10:00), book on 05 61 66 01 63.
Croustades
Traditional dessert of the area, served in the olden days during the yearly village fete and at family gatherings. It is a bit like an apple pie, although using the fruit in season at the time. The blueberry (myrtilles) croustade is a great one to try.
Croustades de Nathalie - Moulis
Little hut on the lay-by just outside of Moulis, near the football stadium.
Honey
Francis Girard
La Traverse, Moulis
Tel: 05 61 66 71 56
Many other local honeys can be found at the St Girons market and local shops.
Ice-creams and Sorbets
Glacerie Artisanale Philippe Faur
Available in all local supermarkets
Anne Larive - Samortein
Home-made sorbets and jams
Tel: 05 61 96 19 53
Brewery and Wine
Jean Pierre Faux
6 ter avenue René Plaisant, St-Girons
Tel: 05 61 96 60 01
You can visit the brewery Wednesdays to Saturdays from 15:00 to 19:00.
Bottled beer from the brewery also available in some supermarkets in town and most restaurants.
Domaine du Sabarthès - Montegut Plantaurel
Red, white and rose wines. Available from the vineyard or generally in local supermarkets.
Annual events
For more details, please check the Tourist office website:
www.tourisme-stgirons-stlizier.frMay
- Cycling race 'La Ronde de l'Isard'
June
- Sacred Art Festival
- Music Fete: always on the 21st of June. Music and concerts in St Girons
- Transhumances: livestock going into the mountains pasture for the summer
- Saint-Jean Fire
July
- Commemorative walk 'Le Chemin de la Liberté'
- The Tour de France generally passes nearby at the beginning of July
- Bastille day celebrations: fireworks on the 13th or 14th of July
- St Girons fete with music, fireworks
- Festival Mandol'in Ariège
August
- Autrefois le Couserans: 1st week-end in August. Agricultural and historic festival
- Festival RITE: Music and dance from all over the world. 2nd week of August
- Luzenac fete: meal and music in Luzenac
- Oussaillès Marathon: last Sunday of the month
September
- Cycling race: La Casartelli
- Arts Festival in St Lizier
December
- Xmas markets
Reviews
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We wish you a safe return home or travel to your next destination and hope to see you again soon.
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS:
- DO NOT empty any hot or cold ashes into the waste bin
- DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner to clean the ashes of the fire
- Absolutely NO SMOKING in the house
Safety Equipment Location:
- Metal ash bucket is located in the kitchen cabinet
- Fire extinguisher is in the kitchen cabinet nearest to the fire
- Smoke alarms are installed on both floors of the house
Lighting the fire
- Open the door
- Open the air vent
- Open the damper
- Pull open the drawer 1cm
- Screw up newspaper into balls and place in centre of fire
- Lay small twigs (kindling) onto newspaper
- Lay larger sticks onto small sticks
- Lay one medium log on top
- Light base of newspaper
- Close door securely
Heating the house
- Once the fire is going well:
- Close the drawer
- Close the damper
- Close the door securely
- Switch the heating switch to the up position to enable the air pump
- Adjust heat in each room as desired by turning the white circular vents open or closed
- Open the air vents to burn hotter
- Close the air vents to burn cooler
Overnight
- Ensure the fire is going well and hot embers are present
- Put on larger log(s)
- Close the door securely
- Close the air vents tightly
- Close the damper
- Switch the heating switch to the up position to heat the house
- Switch the heating switch to the middle position (off) if the bedrooms are too hot
Cleaning
It is important to clean out ashes each day to prevent build up and the fire being difficult to light and keep going.
- Ensure the fire is out or only a few hot embers remain
- Open the door
- Sweep the ashes in the fire down the grate into the drawer
- Hot embers can be kept in the fire
- Get the ash bucket from the nearby kitchen cabinet
- Pull out the ash drawer and careful empty into the ash bucket
- If there is lots of ash use the ash shovel to remove excess from the fire and put into the ash bucket
WARNING:
DO NOT EMPTY ANY HOT OR COLD ASHES INTO THE WASTE BIN
DO NOT USE THE VACUUM CLEANER TO CLEAN THE ASHES OF THE FIRE
The ash bucket should be emptied into the metal bin provided in the wood store accessible through the laundry room.
Clean the fire glass with kitchen roll using the product provided in the kitchen cabinet, or newspaper and a little water.