Ax-les-Thermes Public thermal spa

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Ax-les-Thermes (Occitan: Acs) is a commune in the Ariège department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southwestern France.
It lies at the confluence of the Ariège River with three tributaries, 26 miles SSE of Foix by rail.
The local economy is mainly based on livestock (cattle, sheep), the spas, winter sports and tourism in general. The town benefits especially from spa tourism, skiing and its casino. Its proximity to Andorra enables cross-border shopping. The 'Ax-3 Domaines' winter sports resort is situated in the commune.
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Coordinates:   42°43'10"N   1°50'22"E
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