Places To See & Things to Do
Set in peaceful, undulating countryside, famous for its 130+ vineyards, this area is also known for its medieval 'bastide' villages and spectacular views. There are many beautiful and historic villages and towns within easy reach. Four of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France' are within a 30 minute drive: Puycelsi, Castelnau de Montmiral, Bruniquel and Cordes sur Ciel, also voted Favourite French Village 2014.
The historic towns of Albi (30 mins), with its magnificent Cathedral and Toulouse Lautrec Museum, and Castres (60 mins) are well worth a visit, as is the truly spectacular Carcassonne (100 mins). Toulouse, France's 4th largest city is one hour's drive, and the Gite is also only a couple of hours drive to both the Mediterranean Coast and the Pyrenees. Remarkably, this beautiful part of France still remains relatively undiscovered.

Up to 25 Minutes driving time

  • Castelnau de Montmiral
    Only 10 mins drive from the gite. Bastide Town, Church, Tuesday morning market. Free leaflet with an historical tour of the town available from the Tourist Office.
  • Cordes sur Ciel
  • Penne
  • Puycelsi
  • Château de Mauriac
  • Gaillac

25 to 40 Minutes driving time

  • St. Antonin
    Major Market, Medieval Houses, Museum
  • Albi
  • Laguepie
  • L’Isle sur Tarn
  • Monesties
  • Ambialet
  • Bruniquel
  • St. Sulpice
  • Giroussens
  • St Lieux Les Lavaur

Over 40 Minutes driving time

  • Burlats
    Convenient to Sidobre, glacial rock formations
  • Najac
  • Lautrec
  • Lavour
  • Caylus
  • Toulouse
  • Castres
  • Carcassonne
  • Narbonne
  • Pyrenees National Park