Local and gastronomic know-how 
Living traditions 
Thermalism 
Must-see sights 
In the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Nature Park 
Hiking in the Couserans 
Cycling and mountain biking 
Hikes for little legs 
Thrills 
We have plenty of good runs in Guzet ! 
Swimming spots 
The Couserans Trail Area 
Winter resorts and activities 
Where to sleep ? 
Where to eat ? 
To do ? 
The sweets on offer in the Couserans are bursting with character! Whether you fancy a traditional Ariège sweet or one imported from other gourmet lands, we know how to treat ourselves in Couserans !
The debate is in full swing: who has the best croustade recipe ? There’s no need to shout about it : make up your own mind as you taste this light and fruity pastry !
A curiosity to be savoured : millas. It takes its name from its original composition, based on millet. A close relative of polenta, today it is cooked from cornmeal. This is a daring comparison, as goose fat replaces water in its preparation. Fry a slice in a pan and add a drop of rum and cane sugar : a true delight !
Here, tasting a delicious organic cookie from Oie Gourmande or a sweet or a syrup from the Flore des Cimes agroecological farm becomes a radical and committed act as we proudly hold up our own greed to defend the ethical and ecological values of these companies !
Some family businesses have even won recognition from major international competitions : maison Jougla is vice-champion of the world of jams ! Pascale and Bernard will be delighted to offer you some delicious fruit jellies and home-made biscuits.
The Balard chocolate factory is also in the business of excellence, located in Saint Girons. Here, you can discover their chocolate specialties : “Balours”, bear footprints, and the “Ardoises du Couserans”. Their chocolates and pastries are not to be missed !
And, perhaps you’d like to try the ice-creams of Philippe Faur ? Some highly original sweet and salty creations you cannot pass up on (we particularly recommend the foie gras ice-cream in this season) !
Small “Producers”
Find our many producers of honey and its gourmet derivatives (gingerbread, candy, etc.) in our grocery stores, on our markets and direct from the producers. The variety of local honeys on offer is incredible (mountain, mixed-flower, heather, rhododendron, acacia, chestnut, bramble, lime and more).
The Couserans is a land of small-scale, family-run productions with a tendency towards subsistence farming: each season you’ll find occasional sellers presenting their apple juice, jam, birch sap, cakes, surplus fruit, and much more. It’s a great opportunity to meet people and taste good food — you might even find your calling !
