Hotel Du Lac & Restaurant Foix

Former sheep farm turned lakeside hotel in Foix

Hotel Grounds & Amenities

Built in 1599, the Hotel Du Lac & Restaurant Foix occupies a former sheep farm and sits directly on a lake. The property offers free parking with multiple electric vehicle charging stations, and the entire hotel is designed with accessibility in mind-raised toilets, grab rails, and wheelchair-accessible pathways are standard. Guests also have access to a minimarket on site, a shared lounge with TV, and 24-hour security with CCTV.

Rooms & Comfort

Each air-conditioned room at Hôtel du Lac Foix includes a private bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, and some rooms offer a private terrace. Accommodations are non-smoking and soundproofed, with heating and safety deposit boxes provided. The hotel also offers 10 chalets for a more independent stay, with either lake or garden views from every room.

Dining & Culinary

The on-site restaurant at Hotel Du Lac & Restaurant Foix features a lakeside terrace and serves fresh, regional produce with a menu that changes daily. A wide selection of local wines and beers is available, and during winter guests can enjoy drinks by the fireplace. Breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel can prepare packed lunches for day trips.

Location & Outdoor Activities

Less than 10 minutes from the Château de Foix and the Labouiche cave, the hotel is a base for exploring the Ariège region. Guests can hike, cycle, go fishing, or use the water sports facilities on the lake, and the property also offers bike tours, darts, table tennis, and a games room. The Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park is a short drive away, and the hotel provides walking tours and themed dinner nights.

Family & Business Services

Hotel Du Lac Foix welcomes families: children under 2 stay free, and there is an indoor play area, kids' outdoor play equipment, and board games or puzzles available. For business travelers, the hotel has two meeting rooms with fax/photocopying services and can arrange shuttle service to nearby locations. Express check-in/check-out and luggage storage are provided, and pets are allowed on request.

• Location: Lakeside setting, 10 min from Château de Foix and Labouiche cave
• Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with lake or garden views and private balconies
• Dining: Lakeside restaurant serving fresh regional produce and local wines
• Facilities: Free parking with EV charging stations, two meeting rooms
• Activities: Hiking, cycling, fishing, water sports on site
• Family: Children under 2 stay free, indoor play area and board games
• History: Former sheep farm dating from 1599