Good deals when it's hot
When summer arrives, there are days we'd like to spend behind closed shutters. But rather than staying cooped up within the stone walls of an old house, here are some great ways to get outside without breaking a sweat. In the cool of a garden, near a body of water, or at a night market, all…
Swimming spots and water activities
Want to splash around, dive, paddle, and splash around? Here are some great ways to get into the water with your family in Tuscany Occitanie! Beaches with supervised swimming, leisure centers with slides, pedal boats, and all kinds of games, canoe trips along the water... The area is transformed into a real playground...
The best hikes less than 2 hours from Toulouse
Finding a hike not too far from home, but far enough away to give you a change of scenery isn't always easy. In Occitan Tuscany, there's plenty to do! That's why our team has selected a few hikes for you, Toulouse friends, to get some fresh air for a day. Hikes accessible by train and...
Bike rides around Gaillac
Cycle tourists, thrill seekers and blissful strollers in the heart of nature, get on your bike and come and discover Gaillac and its surroundings, hair in the wind! Choose the circuit that you want the most, there is something for all tastes and all levels, including families. For fans of walks…
Nature walks
We all have a good pair of sneakers at home, we all have the desire to get some fresh air. To hike with complete peace of mind, the recipe remains unchanged: set off and let yourself be guided by the beauty of the landscapes, the simplicity of the encounters and this conviction that every corner of nature is a treasure...
Things to do when it rains in Gaillac and its surroundings
You're so busy that you plan your days, sometimes forgetting the unexpected... which can turn out to be beneficial! Bad weather can rear its ugly head, but we're not short of ideas for original, sheltered outings to keep you busy, even when it's raining. PLAY THE GOOD VIVANT The Chocolate Art Museum...
Family outings
You thought you had found the perfect visit, but after an hour, your little ones are repeating the question that all parents dread: "When are we going home?" If these few words already make you shudder, you're in the right place: with our selection of outings...
The most beautiful motorcycle roads
Panorama After Bruniquel, the D1 then the D87 above Penne offer a breathtaking view of the village and its fortress. Head towards Saint-Antonin for magnificent views from the cornice road accessible only to small vehicles. Feather houses The dovecote road With nearly 1700 dovecotes, the Tarn has an exceptional variety…
Activities to get a change of scenery
Fresh produce at the market for a picnic by the water Let's start with a classic, a must-see weekend treat: going to the producers' market! Head to Rabastens on Saturday or Lisle-sur-Tarn for Sunday regulars. We love the inimitable atmosphere of the Tarn markets, which are full of good humor and new…
The must-see places to discover
Attention budding explorers and collectors of good memories, we take you to discover the Gaillac region and its share of surprises. From the majestic church of Notre-Dame du Bourg to the grandiose square of Castelnau-de-Montmiral, passing by the mysterious fortified village of Puycelsi, discover these emblematic places of the Tarn which…
Top bastides to visit
They are distinguished by their emblematic organization, their abundant architectural details and their friendly soul that has crossed the centuries. Discovering the bastides of the South-West. The minute EncyclopediaUnderstanding the origin of the bastides “New towns” built in a period of prosperity, the bastides are fortified towns that appeared by the hundreds in the South-West…
Cultural and heritage favorites
Abbey, country houses, dovecotes, vineyard huts… so many architectural elements shape the Tarn landscapes around Gaillac and arouse the curiosity of those who like to wander between the walls of these historic and emblematic places of the territory. But what anecdotes and secrets do they contain? Let's go for a little visit!
Places to get into zen mode
Generous in natural landscapes, Gaillac and its surroundings bring a change of scenery and serenity to those who explore them. Through its valleys, picturesque villages and plains, stretch green and peaceful spaces that transform these discoveries into precious and memorable moments. The Grésigne Forest Between Gaillac and Cordes sur Ciel, somewhere in…
Local products to taste!
From wine to spicy aromas to the crunchy Cordes, the culinary specialties of Tarn will continue to surprise your palates and enrich your pantries! A nugget to nibble onThe crunchy Cordes Egg whites, flour, sugar and a little almond: mix, put in the oven and that's it...
The most beautiful viewpoints
Symbols of our territory by their perched and unique character, the Occitan bastides and villages make visitors gain height. In addition to loving to get lost in their alleys to get to know them better, we discover them through a selection of breathtaking viewpoints, experiencing spectacular face-to-face encounters. With only company...
Great landscapes
Between mountains, forests, rivers and vineyards, this territory with many faces has a character that does not leave you indifferent. From its vineyard to its Occitan architecture, let yourself be guided by its landscapes, sometimes revitalizing, sometimes surprising, as you stroll. Approach the "Vignoble aux 7 Vins" of Tarn The Gaillac vineyard extends over the two…