Resources for vegetarians in the Ariège Pyrenees
If you've traveled in France you already know that it's not easy to be a vegetarian tourist in this country. At first glance Ariège seems especially difficult because its traditional cuisine depends so heavily on charcuterie and duck. But the local produce is superb and the farmers' markets are an excellent source of organic, locally grown vegetables, whole grain bread and cheeses. We have begun compiling a list of restaurants, B&Bs and organic food shops in Ariège to help vegetarian visitors enjoy their holiday here. If you discover any place that merits a listing on this page, please let us know about it
Restaurants offering a vegetarian menu: (Many restaurants will try to accommodate vegetarians if they are given enough notice. Those listed below have told us they can do so.) Le Carré de l'Ange Hotel-restaurant Horizon 117 Auberge de Balestié Hotel-restaurant Gardel Auberge de Niaux |
Bed & Breakfast Many bed and breakfast owners who offer an evening meal can prepare a meatless meal if they are given at least several hours notice. The B&Bs below have asked to be put on this list. Porte des Etoiles La Maison Blanche Organic/health food shops St Girons: Massat: Foix: Pamiers La Bastide de Sérou Madière (on the D119 between Pamiers and La Bastide de Sérou) The farmers' markets are excellent sources of organic produce, cheeses, whole grain bread, etc. |