Between the Tarn and the Dadou lies the commune of Parisot. A small rural village, it is the centre of life of an agricultural commune which extends its activity over its entire territory.
The charm of yesteryear
The small heritage of Parisot tells the whole story of life in the Tarn at a time when electricity did not yet exist. The heart of the village has a magnificent washhouse where the Parisotaines met to wash clothes of course, but also to chat and sing in Occitan.
A second washhouse is located at the end of the small path, at the corner of the bakery located on the Route du Pastel. In Parisot, we take the time to live, to the rhythm of the seasons and the cultures. The places inspire tranquility; it is ideal to disconnect from a busy life and find calm and serenity.
From its distant origins, anchored in the Gaillac vineyards and the pottery trade, Parisot has kept some memories like these street names which still today borrow the name of original grape varieties like ondenc, braucol or len de l'el (far from the eye). But now it is cereal cultivation that has shaped the landscape since the 18e and 19e centuries. The land has expanded, farms dot the entire commune, as do the churches, chapels and dovecotes so characteristic of the region.
The Chapel of Saint Sigolène
The hamlet of Sainte-Sigolène maintains an adorable chapel from the 12the century. Having become a parish church in recent years, it is dedicated to Saint Sigolène, abbess of the 7the century who devoted his life to the poor and to prayer and founded the Troclar monastery in Lagrave (Tarn). The chapel contains a statue of the Merovingian Saint and some other treasures.
The “Paquita goes live” festival
Every year for Pentecost, Parisot lives to the rhythm of the "Paquita part en Live" festival! The atmosphere is festive and unbridled, in a colorful farandole of shows and concerts. Tables are set for convivial meals, the shows are free, the fairground attractions and the fireworks complete a dynamic picture of 3 days of wild and uninhibited celebrations, as if to better mark the break with the usual calm of the village.
