City perched above the clouds, Cordes sur Ciel is a must-see place to discover in the Tarn, which reveals itself just as well from the ground by walking through its steep streets, as from the air in a hot air balloon. All around this famous place, other towns, villages and landscapes are to be discovered!
The Gaillac Vineyard
South of Cordes sur Ciel, the hills and valleys are covered with vines. Here, it is the Gaillac vineyard that shapes the landscape, reddish in the fall and flamboyant green in the summer, it lives and comes alive to the rhythm of the seasons! To tell you about it, we do not know better ambassadors than the wineries. Some are very talkative, others a little less so, but none of them have any secrets for those who push open the door of their domain. They will be delighted to let you taste their wine and tell you about the journey between the vine and the bottle!
Gaillac, which gave its name to the vineyard, is its beating heart, but along the Tarn, other brick towns display their heritage and their art of living. By the way, do you know what it means to be between Gaillac and Rabastens? Come on, we'll help you, it's like being tipsy... Coincidence or not, this is also where you'll find the beautiful fortified town of Lisle-sur-Tarn.
The red city
Albi and its episcopal city
In Albi, there is something to be amazed about! From the heart of the red city, you have a breathtaking view of the Sainte-Cécile cathedral, the tallest brick monument in the world, and its neighbor the Palais de la Berbie. Do you know what it contains? The paintings of one of the greatest French painters of the 19th century: Toulouse-Lautrec. The Saint-Salvy cloister and the church of the same name are other architectural wonders to contemplate! Before taking a refreshing break on the banks of the Tarn
Our tip : all summer long, from the port of Aiguelèze, cruises on gabarres allow you to reach Albi in the morning and then leave in the evening! Perfect for combining gentle mobility and wonder.
In the footsteps of Jaurès
Carmaux and the Ségala Tarnais
A trip to the north of the Tarn, where the Viaur carves out a steep road. A dive into the heritage of the 19th and 20th centuries to meet the miners of Carmaux whose history we can hear at the Departmental Mine Museum. In Monestiès, we let ourselves be charmed by one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and the magnificent statuary of its Saint-Jacques chapel. For those who are restless, a dip in the Cap Découverte lake and its many attractions will be a must, and for the more daredevils, we will be tempted by the rail luge or the skate park!
Finally, we stimulate our taste buds by tasting the truffle in Villeneuve-sur-Vère and the wine from the Domaines Gayrard and Balarand family!
From stone to stone…
The Bastides and Gorges of the Aveyon
Walking along the Vère valley, one feels observed. Here, nothing escapes the benevolent gaze of the strongholds of Castelnau-de-Montmiral and Puycelsi. Perhaps you have seen the first one, which opens the way to the valley for those who venture there from Gaillac. The second one is more discreet. It resisted the English during the Hundred Years' War and only reveals itself to those who take the time to approach its long ramparts and venture into the maze of its alleys. Continuing on the road, after passing the charming village of Larroque, here are the castles of Bruniquel rising above us! From the top of their cliff, they impose their presence and are adorned with a golden crown at sunset. Finally, a little further on, there is another castle that resists the passing centuries. The fortress of Penne resounds with many activities when spring comes. Will you dare to tackle it?
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