Getting to Chateau de Rhodes from Toulouse Airport

Château de Rhodes – Ariège, France

Address:
Château de Rhodes, Sous la Route, 09240 La Bastide-de-Sérou, Ariège, France.

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Directions from Toulouse–Blagnac Airport

From the nearest international airport – Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)

By Car – Recommended

Route 1
– Simpler Route

• Distance: 118 km
• Travel time: approximately 1 hour 24 minutes

1. Leave Toulouse–Blagnac Airport and join the A620.
2. Follow signs for A61/A66 toward Foix.
3. Continue on the N20 toward Foix.
4. Take Exit 10 for Foix/Tarbes/St Girons/Zone Permilhac.
5. Follow signs for the D919 and D117.
6. From Foix, take the D117 toward La Bastide-de-Sérou.
7. Turn right onto D49.
8. The château entrance will be on the right. There is a sign for Château de Rhodes at the entrance.

Route 2
– Faster but Narrower

• Distance: 112 km
• Travel time: approximately 1 hour 18 minutes

1. Leave Toulouse–Blagnac Airport and join the A620.
2. Follow signs for A61/A66 toward Foix.
3. Continue on the N20 toward Foix.
4. Take Exit 9 toward St Jean de Verges / Centre Hospitalier.
5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto D624 heading to St Jean de V./Crampagne.
6. Turn right onto Rte de Crampagna / D31A.
7. Turn right onto Rue Vall. de la Lèze / D919.
8. Turn left onto Rival et Barral / D11 (signs for Baulou/La Bastide de Sérou).
9. Turn right onto D117 (signs for Tarbes/St Girons/La Bastide de Sérou).
10. Turn right onto D49.
11. The château entrance will be on the right. There is a sign for Château de Rhodes at the entrance.

Route 2 is approximately 5 minutes faster, but the road becomes narrow and winding as you approach the château. Route 1 is strongly advised if you are arriving at night or travelling in a large vehicle.

By Public Transport

• Tram to Toulouse Matabiau railway station.
• TER train from Toulouse Matabiau to Foix.
• Taxi from Foix to the château. Taxis are very limited in the region, so please plan ahead if travelling by public transport.

Important Route Notes

• A rental car is strongly recommended, especially for groups staying at the château, as public transport in the Ariège countryside is limited.
• The château is located approximately 3 km from the village of La Bastide-de-Sérou, where visitors will find a supermarket, bakery, butcher, pharmacy, post office, medical centre and tourist office.