Somewhat chic
A good place to get lost during an afternoon strool. That’s what we did. We left the car in a parking lot and began to wander around the streets without any specific plan, checking out the incredible colored houses, stone-covered streets, and Romanesque architecture.
Arties is perhaps the cutest, most chic and French-like town we’ve seen in the area. The amount of stores and restaurants will impress you, especially considering the town’s size. They’re all full of quality and glamorous items -- that’s for sure!
The towns magnificent views and the honor of walking around two of the biggest rivers in the valley, the Garona and the Valarties, makes everything even that much more beautiful. Many houses made of stone, Wood, and slate have been conserved in the area, but there’s also a surprising amount of French influence, especially in the colors of the houses.
Make sure to hit the ATM before visiting because this town offers the best and demands a pretty penny for it. You can easily see the influence tourism has had on it.
We decided to try to take advantage of both the culture and heritage sites offered, as well as the stores. We spent the afternoon seated in the precious and busy main plaza eating some delicious churros with chocolate right next to the town’s mascot: Nacho (a well-known beagle throughout Arties.


