Celebrate Tradition: Focs de Sant Joan in Vernet-les-Bains
Join the festivities at Focs de Sant Joan in Vernet-les-Bains, a traditional celebration featuring music, dance, and the symbolic lighting of bonfires. Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Pyrenees during this vibrant summer event. A perfect day trip from your gite in Ariège.
Where to stay
A spacious gite rental set inside the grounds of an 18th-century château in the Ariège Pyrenees, just 10 minutes from Saint-Girons and 1h15 from Toulouse Airport. This fully equipped Pyrenees gite sleeps up to six adults in three large double bedrooms and includes an open-plan living area, modern kitchen, private terrace, garden, mountain views and on-site parking. An ideal base for exploring the Ariège and the wider Pyrenees: hiking, nature, cycling, heritage and quiet rural surroundings.