Before you escape to Arnave on a whim, take the time to learn a few facts about it.
It's located 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Foix and 12 miles (19 kilometers) away from Lavelanet.
Approximately 200 people reside in this part of Midi-Pyrenees, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to make some new buddies.
Make your way through the caverns, shafts and subterranean tunnels at Niaux Cave. If you're feeling bold, cover your flashlight and spend some time in complete darkness. Need some more options? Chateau de Queribus is an intriguing web of historic halls, rooms and corridors. Take a peek, roam its grounds and learn about this imposing building. But there's more. Make your way slowly through the subterranean passageways and tunnels at Grotte de la Vache. If you're up for it, turn off your light and spend a few seconds in the silent, inky blackness.