Restored and flowery, Vieux is a small village in the Tarn where life is good, thanks to its associative fabric and its inhabitants of all generations and all backgrounds. It is one of the oldest and most important places of pilgrimage in the region, and for centuries, believers converged there to pray and honor the holy relics.
Old, initiatory journey
In the Middle Ages, the presence of the relics of Saints Amarand, Eugene and Carissime made Vieux the main sanctuary of the Albigeois from the 9thᵉ century.
Today, Vieux is a village that is certainly small, but very lively… They make their own organic bread, the wines are produced and recognized across the Atlantic. The involvement of its inhabitants has made this medieval village a peaceful place to live in the middle of a landscape of vineyards and mixed farming.
Not to be missed
The Saint-Eugène church of the 16thᵉ century
Witness to a past of pilgrimage, the church is classified as a historical monument. This vast 16th century buildingᵉ century is built on the site of several ancient churches, including a 987 building destroyed by Simon IV de Montfort during the Albigensian Crusade. During the Wars of Religion, the church was ransacked by Protestants, before being repaired in the 17thᵉ century and restored 100 years later.
The beautiful single-nave white stone interior is decorated with 14th century wall frescoesᵉ century, including the much-loved “Palm Sunday,” “The Last Supper,” “The Carrying of the Cross,” and “The Crucifixion.” The magnificent stained-glass windows were created in 1882 by Henri Fauré, a glass painter in Gaillac.
