Artisans of the Ariège Pyrenees

Basketweaving
Nicole and Marco raise Angora goats for Mohair on their farm near Le Mas d'Azil. They also have a large collection of traditional woven baskets on display and Nicole offers classes in basketweaving.

Other artisans in the area that welcome visitors to their workshops:

- The clogmaker in the Bethmale valley
- A sharpening stone maker in Saurat
- Various cheesemakers
- A horn comb maker
- A creator of "santons" – figurines carved from wood and clay
- Potters, jewelrymakers and artistic iron forgers
- Wood turners