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Accommodation reserved for hikers, in the center of a medieval city.Le Moulin offers two rooms in accommodation: - A bedroom with 1 single bed and sanitary facilities; - A bedroom with 2 single beds with bathroom and kitchenette. Pillows and mattress covers provided. Sheets and towels not provided.

Located near the banks of the Garonne River, this 66-pitch campsite combines countryside charm with the ambiance of family vacations in a privileged setting within the heart of a natural oak forest. An extension leading off this campsite is a natural area specially reserved for groups and mobile homes.Located near the banks of the Garonne River, this 66-pitch campground combines countryside charm with the ambiance of family vacations in a privileged setting within the heart of a natural oak forest. For your comfort during your stay the pitches have water and electricity hook-ups and are bordered by natural hedges of varying bushes. Extended off from this campground is a natural area specially reserved for groups and mobile-homes. This natural area has 19 special pitches. A room with cooking utensils may also be rented. This 2 star campground has numerous amenities and services such as the rental of 10 leisure lodges and 11 mobile homes. The 2 bedroom leisure lodges and mobile homes all have air-conditioning, bathrooms and can sleep up to 6 people. You will find everything for food preparation and cooking as well as an outside patio area to enjoy sunny weather. You may have access to a baby nook, a laundry room, and a refreshment stand during the summer season. There is a covered and outdoor pool in the summer, a boules pitch (pétanque) and a playground, picnic areas and a recreation centre for children. Within the campground itself it is possible to play tennis, go hiking, sailing, fishing or follow a fitness obstacle course. Nearby the campgrounds it is also possible to go horse riding, see the astronomy observatory “les Pléiades”, the Gaulois village in Saint-Julien or even go on excursions to Toulouse…

Come discover the indomitable Gaulois of Rieux-Volvestre!Larger than life, the original the Village Gaulois located on the banks of the Garonne River is a 12 acre reconstitution of a village with 15 or so buildings. As you walk through you can discover the various social, craftsmanship and cultural aspects of the society which occupied Gaul for 5 centuries. In the name of Taranis, the god of thunder, no one can resist this time travel back through history to when the foundations of our rural traditions were established.

Discover the history of the Garonne River and its impact on the city. Located on the site of a former boathouse overlooking the river, the Maison Garonne offers a range of heritage, cultural and scientific activities.The museum features a permanent exhibition on the role of the river in the lives of local people and a temporary exhibition area. It is also divided into four themes that explain the different facets of the river: the capricious, commercial, developed and preserved Garonne. Open to the public from the beginning of March to the end of December, the Maison Garonne regularly offers participative and festive events and a programme of activities for young and old alike. Discover the history of the river Garonne and its impact on the city. It is located on the site of a former boathouse overlooking the river. The Maison Garonne offers a range of cultural and scientific activities. It is a cultural haven on the banks of the Garonne. Nestled in a landscape where history blends with natural beauty. With its distinctive architecture reflecting its river environment, Maison Garonne welcomes visitors to a world of captivating exhibitions, spellbinding performances and lively cultural events. Works by local and international artists blend harmoniously with panoramic views of the Garonne, creating an immersive experience where art and nature come together. Whether as a place for artistic exchange, cultural dialogue or contemplative reflection, Maison Garonne stands out as a true cultural gem, offering eager minds an invitation to explore the soul of the region along the water. Find out all about it on our website! maisongaronne.fr

The Jardin Garonne is a public park in the town of Cazères-sur-Garonne. It provides a place for residents and visitors to relax. You can go for a walk, have a picnic or simply enjoy nature. The Garonne garden is part of the "Garonne Plan" drawn up by the Commune in 2011 when it signed an environmental contract proposed by the Natura 2000 network (a European network for preserving habitats and bird areas, of which the Garonne is a part). A marvellous educational and biodiversity site where you will find all the fauna and flora of our river Garonne. The garden of scents, the fruit garden, the wetland garden, the garden of sensations, the colonised garden, the insect hotel, the ecological habitats, the observatory of wildlife and built heritage and finally the "Lad Art" area where you can let your imagination run wild and create your own painting using the natural elements of our river. This garden offers a haven of tranquillity and wonder for those who venture here. It's a place where human creativity blends harmoniously with the cycles of plant life. Creating a visual and sensory symphony. Gardens are also refuges for contemplation, meditation and rejuvenation. They are silent witnesses to seasonality, growth and change. They offer a tangible link with nature, even in the heart of urban environments.

Camping Le Moulin is both human-sized and spacious. This rural estate is connected to nature, with its wild wood along the Garonne and its mini-farm. It offers a wide range of facilities and services (superb aquatic area, bouncy castles, ice-cream parlour, cocktail bar, etc.). Groups can be accommodated for weddings or seminars.Camping Sites & Paysages Le Moulin is both human-sized (99 places) and spacious: a 12-hectare natural site on the banks of the Garonne. It also offers a wide range of facilities and services. It is one of the 20 child-friendly campsites in France in the Michelin Guide 2010. Rental options include top-of-the-range chalets with hotel rooms, or more traditional mobile homes, caravans and lodge tents. Organised activities in summer: superb aquatic area with large heated swimming pool (22x9m) including a spa area and bubble beds, a two-lane slide, a paddling pool (10x5m) with water games, fishing, tennis, volleyball, games room (coffee games, billiards, table football. .), 2 children's play areas, floodlit bowling green, basketball, football, outdoor fitness area, car, bicycle and pedal go-kart hire, library, farmyard, donkey rides, games library, Wifi throughout the campsite. In summer: archery, canoeing, massages, hiking, giant bouncy castle, snack bar with cocktails, food-trucks in the evening, ice-cream parlour, convenience store.

Saint-Martory, in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. The Garonne River crossing through this small village was essential in the last century for the development of this area which had several paper mills established. Today these factories are no longer operating and what remains is a pleasant and soothing village life. Admire the three-arched bridge with an Arc de Triomphe type gateway the Renaissance castle which is a classified monument, the Saint Roche Chapel not far from the school or the Monconfort Chapel (19th Century) located on the Mancioux road which was built by the survivors of a shipwreck on the Garonne River.

Le Saint-Gaudins area between Garonne and the Pyrenees Mountains. The population of this former Comminges “Countship” is very attached to its historical heritage. Overlooking the Garonne River Valley at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains, Saint Gaudins is an middle-sized town. An economic and cultural centre with large religious buildings originating from an exceptional past: the Collegiale, its cloister and the Capitulaire room (11th and 13th Centuries) Two heritage discovery trails allow you to meander about the town at your own pace.

Just an hour from Lourdes and Tarbes, 50 minutes from Luchon and 1h20 from Toulouse, our family-run hotel boasts charming, relaxing rooms perfectly suited to your tourist or business stay.Just a stone's throw from the centre of Saint-Gaudens and easy to get to, the hotel has 48 comfortable, spacious and personalised rooms (air-conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and Canal+, hammam, sauna, sequential and bi-thermal showers, stainless steel 7-seater jacuzzi, fitness centre). Park, garden, table football and private garage. Enjoy traditional French cuisine in the hotel restaurant.

Offering views of the mountains, the five rooms at the Maison de l'Esplanade are decorated in a contemporary style. Each has a desk, wardrobe and en suite bathroom. Beautiful terrace with views of the Pyrenees "le Cagire", and breakfast served on the terrace.The rooms are served by a lift and the guest house has free Wi-Fi. Bicycle storage and free public parking are available on site.

A sports shop, ski and bike hire workshop and travel agency, Estapa is not just one place, but several.In Occitan-Gascon, l'Estapa means The Stopover. Our shop aims to be a stop-off point for your sport, your journey, your adventure, your life. Like a mountain refuge, we invite you to come and enjoy the comfort and friendliness of this unique place at the foot of the Pyrenees. The shop is open until 9pm on Thursdays. Once a month, the shop hosts an event (cycling outing, conference, photo exhibition, entertainment, etc.). Bike hire: mountain bikes, mountain bikes, electric bikes and equipment. Nearby cycle routes: Transgarona, voie verte, cycle loops and Pyrenean passes. Shuttle service available on request. Book on site or online. You can also hire bikes in Boulogne-sur-Gesse, Aurignac, L'Isle-en-Dodon and Montréjeau by calling or booking online on their website at least the day before for delivery the following morning.

On Thursday mornings, this open-air market in the town centre allows you to discover the Collégiale Saint-Pierre and its cloister while doing your shopping. Spread out all over the town centre, this market brings life to the capital of Comminges and attracts a lot of people.

Beautiful stone house at the crossroads of the Saint-Béat and Luchon valleys. Bonus: table d'hôtes and sauna.In the heart of the Haut-Garonne Pyrenees, halfway between the ski resorts of Le Mourtis and Luchon (16km), the Domaine des 3 Marmottes will win you over in summer and winter alike! In the village of Cierp-Gaud, this beautiful stone house opens its doors to you, whether you're an experienced sportsman, a hiker, a cyclist or a holidaymaker looking for peace and well-being. Let yourself be guided by Valérie, who will do everything she can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible! You're just 2km from the Pyrénées-Hô leisure park, 4km from Lac de Géry, a leisure centre offering a wide range of activities including fishing, fish farming, pony trekking, paddle-boarding, pedal-boating and pétanque, and 17km from Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, one of the most beautiful villages in France! Spain 15km away. The house has 3 levels: - on the ground floor: the entrance hall leads to the breakfast room, which opens onto the south-facing terrace, a sitting room with fireplace and television, and a large living room where table d'hôtes meals are served. An indoor sauna is available for the well-being of guests. - On the first floor, two double bedrooms: "Le Burat" (1 160cm double bed with en-suite shower room and separate WC) and "L'Escalette" (1 160cm double bed, en-suite shower room and separate WC). - on the second floor under the eaves, a family room: "L'Aneto" with, in a row, the children's bedroom (2 single beds 90cm), the parents' bedroom (1 double bed 160cm, and a double washbasin) and the separate shower room and WC. Please note: arrival from 5pm. Table d'hôtes: 28€ (from 2 to 12 years old: 12€, free for children under 2) Sauna: €10/person

Food shops/market. Village market every Friday morning - fresh produce, delicatessen, fruit, vegetables, lamb and more!Every Friday morning from 8am to 1pm, enjoy the authenticity of a village market in the Couret car park. Fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, cold meats, lamb, delicatessen products... It's a not-to-be-missed event for the people of Saint-Béat, reviving the traditions of yesteryear. Local flavours and conviviality guaranteed!

Saint-Benoît / Saint-Privat Church of the 12th century, classified in 1994This work of rectangular basical plan is a major witness of the Romanesque art of the XIIth century. Built in Saint-Béat marble, the floor was raised in 1613 due to flooding. This church houses the city's museum of sacred art.