Visited Tarascon-sur-Ariege and surrounding area. Food at the hotel's restaurant (Bellevue) was delicious and service was prompt. Also enjoyed the local wines. All staff were very helpful even though their English and our French needed a bit of help (thanks to Lovely Planet translation books). Pricing for accommodation was appropriate. The hotel is totally renovated, upscale, modern, rooms are comfortable but European sized. The hotel is conveniently located to laundromat (steps away), pâtisseries and boulangeries, markets (intermarchets), food priced from $8-40 Euros depnding on meal and what is ordered. Seafood was Wonderful and fresh!
The town is simply charming, however, many businesses were closed at odd hours (compared to what U.S. citizens may be used to). Visited surrounding caves and museums. Wonderful!