Things to See and Do around Albi
Comfortably settled in your holiday village in the Tarn, you are at the heart of an exceptional region. Albi and its world heritage, the medieval villages of the Tarn, the Gaillac vineyards, the gorges and hiking trails, and just 40 minutes away (by train from Gaillac station or by car), Toulouse, the Pink City.
What to see and do in the Tarn?
The Tarn department is full of natural and cultural treasures. Between medieval castles, village markets, vineyards, and gorges, every day can be a new discovery.
As for activities, the region offers climbing, via ferrata, hot air ballooning, cycling, and hiking for all levels. Flyers and information are available at reception.
You will also discover our culinary heritage through cellar visits, tastings of Gaillac wines with our winemakers, and aperitif concerts…
You will taste our specialties: Cordes almond biscuits (Croquants de Cordes), pumpets, apple croustade, Lacaune charcuterie, melsat, Lautrec pink garlic, and the famous Southwest cassoulet…
Here and there, you will encounter a multitude of dovecotes; also worth seeing are the medieval underground passage of Castela in St Sulpice la Pointe, the Château de Mauriac, the Chocolate Museum in Lisle sur Tarn, and the Saut du Tarn Museum.
- Mazamet and its footbridge, inaugurated in 2018, a dizzying 140-meter-long aerial path that crosses the Arnette gorges 70 meters high.
- Sorèze and its abbey-school at the foot of the Montagne Noire.
- The Pays d’Autan with Castres and its houses on the Agout, the Sidobre, granite rocks scattered in the wild.
- The Pays de Cocagne, of woad (blue gold) and saffron with Lautrec, its mill and pink garlic, Lavaur and its brick cathedral.
- The Tarn Valley (Ambialet).
- The forests of Sivens and Grésigne for beautiful walks
Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Just 15 minutes from the holiday village, Albi is one of the most beautiful cities in the Southwest. Its Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, a red brick fortress overlooking the Tarn, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, housed in the Palais de la Berbie, the medieval streets, and walks along the river complete this day of discovery. Don’t miss the covered market and local specialties either.
The medieval villages and bastides of the Tarn
Cordes-sur-Ciel
Just 30 minutes from the holiday village, Cordes-sur-Ciel is a perched medieval town, classified among the most beautiful villages in France.
Its cobbled streets, 13th-century facades, and panoramic views of the valley make it an unmissable stop.
Castelnau-de-Montmiral
A village perched among the vineyards, Castelnau-de-Montmiral is known for its half-timbered houses and views of the Vère valley. Ideal for a bike ride from the holiday village along the small roads through the vineyards.
Lisle-sur-Tarn
A small medieval town on the banks of the Tarn, Lisle-sur-Tarn boasts one of the largest covered squares in Midi-Pyrénées. Market on Sunday mornings.
Penne
The Château de Penne, clinging above the Aveyron valley, offers a spectacular panorama of the gorges. An excursion not to be missed for history and hiking enthusiasts.
The fortress of Puycelsi
Perched on a rocky outcrop, the fortress of Puycelsi dominates the Grésigne forest. Its medieval ramparts and panoramic views of the surrounding valleys make it one of the most photogenic places in the Tarn.
Nature and Outdoors: Tarn gorges, hikes, and rivers
For nature lovers, the region is full of marked trails. The Grésigne forest, the Tarn gorges, and the wine-growing hillsides offer changing scenery with the seasons.
Hiking in the Montagne Noire, via ferrata, climbing, hot air ballooning — all information is available at reception.
To organize your guided tours, La Toscane Occitane (Gaillac) offers tailor-made excursions departing from the holiday village.
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