For a long weekend, we offer you a stroll in the Gaillac plain starting from Lisle-sur-Tarn. Three days to explore villages, gardens, vineyards while taking the time to relax in a hammam.
Day 1
Strolling in the country house
- From the Place aux Couverts and its 13th century fountain, to the view of the old port quays and espalier gardens from the bridge.
- A stop at Raymond Lafage Museum for an unmissable experience that will delight graphic arts lovers.
A walk among the vineyards
Follow the wine hiking route between Vines and bell towers, to combine the pleasure of escape and wine tasting. Start near the Domaine de Old Borie, at the foot of the Lislois hills, for a stroll in Le Tescou between vines and heritage…
Easy loop: 7,9 km
Duration: 2 hour
After the effort…
An invigorating getaway to the hammam in the heart of the Ambre estate, a very pleasant way to relax after the day.
In the summer season
"Guinguette" evening on the banks of the Tarn or aperitif-concert in the gardens of the Saint-Michel abbey in Gaillac, legendary night-time guided tours or even aperitif-concert in the middle of the vineyards, everything is possible. To find your evening, consult thewinegrowers' agenda.
Day 2
Direction Giroussens
Ceramic morning
- Take the road to Giroussens, “City and Crafts” hosting passionate ceramists with golden fingers who share their know-how.
- visit Ceramics Center dedicated to contemporary ceramics with permanent exhibitions on ancient ceramics and the artist Lucie Bouniol, painter-sculptor from Giroussens.
- Direction the Convent Workshops for a short introductory session on clay with Sébastien: basic modeling techniques, collage, assembly using a plate or coil.
Duration 2 hours I 40€/pers.
Garden afternoon
A breath of fresh air and exoticism in Les Jardins des Martels, classified Remarkable Garden.
Allow around 2-3 hours for the visit.
The good idea of Sunday
The unmissable market on Place Paul Saissac and its arcades in Lisle-sur-Tarn. Ideal for filling your basket with local and seasonal products, ideal for delicious Sunday lunch dishes.
Day 3
Taste the Gaillac art of living
Morning stroll
Head to the Portanelle district, or the Saint-Jacques district, the former HQ of the fishermen in Gaillac. And take a trip to La Maison des Vins and theSaint-Michel Abbey housing prestigious vintages.
Explore the thousand-year-old Gaillac vineyard
By electric bike with Station's Bee, ride along the vineyard plots and take advantage of the Winegrower Pass to discover the know-how with a tasting stop at a wine estate.
Partner areas of the Vigneron Pass
Water crossing
From the port of Aiguelèze, embark on a 1h45 crossing to the episcopal city of Albi aboard a barge during the fine weather. This preserved nature is observed with fascination, the senses awakened. Arrival at the end of the morning in Albi to discover the city in complete freedom.
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