KIDS STUFF......

Zoo featuring many species indigenous to the area (near Argeles-Gazost) - www.parc-animalier-pyrenees.com

Adventure park (near Montrejeau) - www.pyrenees-ho.com

Theme parks (near Toulouse and Agen) - www.cite-espace.com  www.walibi-rhone-alpes.fr

OTHER STUFF......

Lourdes - a popular destination for Roman Catholic pilgrims

Arreau - medieval town sited on two rivers

Millau Suspension bridge - go drive across if you dare, just 2hrs away! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millau_Viaduct

St Bertrand de Comminges - an imposing medieval walled town

Marciac - medieval town, annual jazz festival

Ainsa - old Spanish town in an elevated position with great views, quirky shops and many restaurants

Chateau de Mauvezin - 14th Century castle www.chateaudemauvezin.com

L'Abbaye de l'Escaladieu - old Cistercian abbey by the river

Pic du Midi - observatory with breathtaking views of the Pyrenees and surrounding countryside - www.picdumidi.com

Lannemezan and Pau Wine Production - tour and tasting www.cavedejurancon.com

Balnea - a summer and winter bathing complex - www.balnea2000.com

Thermal baths - Bagneres de Bigorre, Capvern de Bains, St Lary Soulan - www.aquensis.fr

Tour de France - The 96th Tour de France ran from 4th to 26th July 2009 and came through the neighbouring town of St Gaudens on 22nd July.  Book early to see the action next year!

Visit Barcelona (4.5hr drive), Andorra (3hr drive), Biarritz (2.5hr drive)

TOURIST INFORMATION......

 www.tourisme-midi-pyrenees.org

www.tourisme-hautes-pyrenees.com

www.lannemezan.com

www.lespyrenees.net

www.marciactourisme.com/index.php