Discover Caraman, Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées

Take to the back roads around Caraman and tackle the hills of the Lauragais on a road bike. From village to village, discover bucolic views over the surrounding countryside. At the turn of the villages, a remarkable heritage will divert you from your path. - in Caraman: the Place du Castela, where the church is enthroned, and the narrow pink brick streets (Rue du Temple in particular) - in Auriac-sur-Vendinelle: the square bell tower of the church and the market square - Cambiac: the magnificently renovated mill and the château in the heart of its vast grounds

Starting out from Maurens, you can explore Lauragais. This 15km walk is suitable for all levels and takes around 3 hours 40 minutes. Between Maurens and Le Vaux, this round trail will take you to Le Vaux castle, church and castle, Juzes castle and Maurens church. On Lauragais hillsides between Maurens and Le Vaux. You can consult the information sheet or download it from our website by clicking on the ‘see the site’ link. This information sheet is also on sale at the tourist information offices in Revel, Sorèze, Saint-Félix Lauragais, Saint-Ferréol and Les Cammazes (€0.50 per walking sheet).

On the way to the lakeBelcastel, a former stronghold, is a charming village gathered around its 12th-century fortress church. According to 19th-century writings, the building was originally a chapel dependent on the Belcastel castle, which was destroyed during the French Revolution. The sandstone bell tower-dungeon was likely used to keep watch over enemies from its 22-meter height.Download the hiking guide in PDF format From the starting sign, opposite the town hall, take the small road marked 'chemin du lavoir.' Follow this road downhill for 100 meters, then leave it and take the path in front of you when you reach a bend, to the right near the small shed. Follow the path downhill until you reach a junction. Turn left and continue straight along the Bernède stream. You will reach a crossing with the D35. Be cautious when crossing the road, and immediately turn left into the field. Follow the ditch on your right for a few meters before turning left along the Nadalou stream. Make sure the stream is on your right as you go. Continue along the path through the fields until you reach the road. Carefully cross the road and take the dirt path in front of you. Continue along this path and trail for several kilometers along the lake. The trail continues until you reach a small grove, where you cross the stream via a wooden footbridge. Once across, turn right to begin the return along the other side of the lake. At the place called 'l’Espagnole,' the trail briefly leaves the lakeside. You need to take the slight uphill path on your left to rejoin the road a little higher up. At the intersection, turn left, and do not enter the private road on the right. After 100 meters, turn right and descend the dirt road to return to the lakeside. Continue until you cross the dam to complete the loop around the lake. Go straight ahead following the dam and climb a few meters on a steep slope to rejoin the path taken earlier. Then turn left onto the trail. Retrace your steps through the fields along the Nadalou stream and then the Bernède stream. Be careful, at point no. 2, make sure to turn right at the junction and again to your right to take the path back up to the village

On the hills, south of Saint-Félix-Lauragais, a walk to discover Lauragais landscapes, Montagne Noire and the hilltop medieval village. This walk takes you in the hillsides of Saint-Félix-Lauragais, with superb views of the village and the Pyrenees on a clear day. You can view and download the route description on our website (see contact details). The leaflet is also on sale at the tourist information offices in Revel, Sorèze, Saint-Félix Lauragais, Saint-Ferréol and Les Cammazes (€0.50 per leaflet).

The walk is a 5.3 km circular route, easy to access, just follow the yellow signs for almost 1h30. Along the way, you'll discover the orientation table on the small castle esplanade, the castle, the 13th-century market hall, the collegiate church, the canonical house or collegiate dwelling known as ‘La Commanderie’, and the English cemetery (Wellington Passage). A superb walk in the hills south of Saint-Félix-Lauragais. You can view or download the information sheet on our website by clicking on ‘see the site’. The fact sheet is also on sale at the tourist information offices in Revel, Sorèze, Saint-Félix Lauragais, Saint-Ferréol and Les Cammazes (€0.50 per fact sheet).

In the heart of Lauragais, from the small village of Saint-Félix-Lauragais, 5.2 km of trails through fields once used to grow woad. You'll see plenty of reminders of this glorious past along the way! This walk takes you over the hills and the valley north Saint-Félix-Lauragais. You can view or download this walking map from our website by clicking on the link in the contact details. It is also available from the tourist information offices in Revel, Sorèze, Saint-Félix Lauragais, Saint-Ferréol and Les Cammazes.

From the Lauragais plain and the banks of the Canal du Midi, escape to the hillsides of south-east Toulouse to discover the Voie d'Arles-GR653. Along the way, you'll come across panoramic views of the Pyrenees, between ridges and valleys, and local producers in the surrounding area. Follow the red and white GR653 markings all the way along. Places of interest along the way: - Village of Baziège: former Laurag cooperative of wheat growers, Saint-Etienne church (14th century) and milestone (4th century), grain market, former Aéropostale lighthouse, etc. - Canal du Midi, Montgiscard lock and wash-house - Village of Montgiscard and its Grand'Rue with its 20th-century postcard appearance - Village of Montbrun-Lauragais, hamlet of Montbrun-le-Vieux, working mill and the bakery L'Ami du Pain d'Autan, which processes the flour produced at the mill - The village of Corronsac and its heritage interpretation trail (planned for early 2026), the church of the Nativity of the Virgin with its bell tower reminiscent of that of the Basilica of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse. - Village of Rebigue: orientation table and panoramic view of the Pyrenees mountain range - Village of Pechbusque, 19th-century church of Saint-Jacques (IMH listed) and its Pietà, which can be seen inside - Garden of scents and colours and botanical trail in the hills above Ramonville Saint-Agne

This hike between ridges and valleys offers fine views over the Toulouse plain and the Lauragais farmlands, which change colour with the seasons. Discover the village of Baziège and its fertile hills shaped by the Autan wind. A stopover on the Roman road from Narbonne to Toulouse, Baziège was an important commercial centre in the Middle Ages. Its salt and wheat markets (in the 11th and 18th centuries) and then its pastel markets in the Renaissance contributed to its fortunes.

Notes: - The route passes close to a private wildlife park: keep dogs on a lead. - Water points on Allées Paul Marty and at the Saint Colombe Chapel cemetery. - Dangerous junction after point 4, on reaching the D38e road. - Few shaded areas. Start: Allées Paul Marty, opposite the War Memorial. Practical advice for horse riders: A section suitable for galloping between (2) and (3): 1.5 km along the Visenc stream.

Discover a fabulous plant that 400 years ago gave blue colour to all Europe: Pastel. In the Land of Cocagne...! This trail takes you between the plains and hills of Lauragais, starting in Roumens. Beautiful panoramas along the way. You can consult the information sheet for this walk directly on our website (see the website). These sheets are also on sale at the tourist information offices in Revel, Sorèze, Saint-Félix Lauragais Saint-Ferréol and Les Cammazes (€0.50 per walking sheet).

Come and Discover the Mysteries of the Universe at the Cité de l'Espace! For a day trip, explore the park and enjoy the amazing scientific attractions! DISCOVER THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE AT THE CITÉ DE L'ESPACE! SPEND A DAY EXPLORING THE PARK AND ENJOY THE AMAZING SCIENTIFIC ATTRACTIONS ON OFFER! Near to central Toulouse, the European park of space adventure opens its doors to you! Discover 2,500m2 of interactive, cutting-edge exhibitions and see some real life-sized spacecraft such as the Ariane 5 rocket! You can also step aboard the MIR Space Station, an exact replica of the famous Russian space station that was used for ground tests, or have the privilege of feeling what it's like to walk on the Moon in the Moon Runner simulator. A giant screen that broadcasts films shot in space, a next generation planetarium, a rotating seat to test your resistance to disorientation, an astronomical simulator... there's everything you need to experience a trip into the cosmos! Restaurants are also available in the park. Come and share a timeless experience at the Cité de l'Espace! 

Discover the Pink City at your Leisure and Enjoy Many Benefits Thanks to the Toulouse Pass! Discover the Pink City at your Leisure and Enjoy Many Benefits Thanks to the Toulouse Pass! Valid for durations of 24h, 48h or 72h, your Pass will allow you to fully appreciate your escapade in Toulouse. Enter many tourist attractions for free and use the urban transport network. You'll also have preferential rates for some sites. This pass guarantees: * About twenty totally free services; museums, monuments, cruises etc * Over 30 reductions in many tourist sites * You will have unlimited access to the Tisséo network (métro, bus, tramway) * Roundtrip ticket for the airport shuttlebus The benefit of discovering Toulouse completely at your own leisure!

A small paradise for lovers of nature and peace. Central location for discovering the region, ponies on site, large heated swimming pool and paddling pool, water slide, "homemade" dinner every evening. Freedom and conviviality guaranteed. Ideally located in the heart of the ALBI/TOULOUSE/CARCASSONNE triangle, right in the heart of Occitanie, our small, family-friendly campground with 50 sites is sure to delight anyone looking for peace and quiet, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, or the chance to share good times over a delicious meal. We offer a variety of on-site sports activities: hikes in the woods, all-terrain scooters, a water slide, and pony rides. We offer 25 spacious campsites surrounded by hedges and shaded by our old oak trees. You can also stay in mobile homes, safari lodges, or wooden cabins. On-site, there are many sports and recreational activities: a large heated pool and wading pool, a water slide, pony rides in the surrounding woods, all-terrain electric scooters, hikes every Tuesday morning, and plenty of on-site games for all ages (trampoline, double-wave slide, foosball, volleyball court, pétanque, etc.). In July and August, free entertainment for the whole family: magic shows, storytelling, and puppet shows. “Wood-fired pizza” nights, “grilled free-range chicken” nights, and “homemade” dinners three times a week. A warm, welcoming atmosphere and a charming setting. Children’s Activities July 8–August 26 Adult Activities From July 8 to August 26 Swimming Pool From July 1 to August 31 Heated Swimming Pool From July 1 to August 31 Bar or Snack Bar: July 8–August 29 Restaurant or Prepared Meals: July 8–August 29

Looking to get away from it all and learn about history? Need a breath of fresh air? Come discover this marvelous site—the only underground site open to visitors in Occitanie—and let a costumed guide take you on a unique journey into the heart of a place steeped in mystery and emotion. It dates back to the Middle Ages; all that remains of Sicard Alaman’s 13th-century fortress are a few sections of wall. But the real story unfolds below, in the underground chambers of the Castella. Stretching 142 meters long and perfectly preserved, it features features rarely seen in the underground passages of other castles: living quarters, grain silos, water sources, lamp niches... Come experience the magic of the Castella underground with the story of Jeanne La Faussaire—a tale full of wonder and adventure that you can’t experience anywhere else! >>>>>> Other things to do and experience in the Castella underground during the Easter, All Saints’ Day, and summer breaks: Come immerse yourself in the world of magic and the Little People with Dame Val’s storytelling walk. A guided tour specially designed for children and families. We’ll wrap up this adventure in style with a discovery of fantastical creatures and the legend of Jeanne La Faussaire’s treasure! >>>>>> A few recommendations for our visiting friends: To ensure you can take the tour, ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! The underground tour is often fully booked 1 to 2 days in advance, so we encourage you to plan your visit ahead of time. Reservations must be made online! Thank you for your understanding. You can purchase your ticket on-site, subject to availability for the various tour times. Duration of the guided tour: 1 hour. ▪️ Full price 2026: €7.50 ▪️ Reduced price 2026: €6 (Children ages 5–17, students, unemployed individuals, and Pass Tarn holders accompanying others) ▪️ “Bon Plan” rate 2026: €6 ▪️ Social rate 2026: €4 (people with disabilities, RSA recipients) ▪️ Free for children under 5 PAYMENT METHODS: Credit card, cash, checks, vacation vouchers Partner of the Bon Plan booklet, Pass Tarn, and Chéquier Collégien Tarn ADMISSION POLICY Tours depart from the ticket desk located in the tourist office ✔️ Groups of up to 25 people ✔️ Constant temperature of 14–15 degrees ✔️ Tour guaranteed to run with a minimum of 4 adults ✔️ Historical tour not well-suited for very young children ✔️ Not accessible by wheelchair or stroller ✔️ Not recommended for people with claustrophobia ✔️ No pets allowed OPENING HOURS = - Easter and All Saints’ Day holidays: Tours at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. - In July and August: Tours at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. - Quick tours during European Heritage Days. >> RESERVATIONS REQUIRED online via our website or by phone at 05 63 41 89 50. Please pick up your tickets at the Tourist Office (just before the site) at least 15 minutes in advance. >> For group tours, please contact us. After the tour, come stroll along the Agout River and enjoy a snack break at the foot of the castle or next to the dovecote. You can also explore the various areas set up in the tourist office at your leisure: a pastel art area with a video, a children’s area, free Wi-Fi, and a small museum in the basement showcasing traditional crafts.

Chantal and Bertrand welcome you to their home, in a 2.3 hectare park, to share a warm and refined atmosphere, and combine gastronomy, discovery and a gentle way of life. The accommodation comprises 3 suites, one of which is on the ground floor, and has a swimming pool (11x5m). On the ground floor: Suite la Grange (38 m²) with its own private terrace (garden furniture), 1 x 160cm bed, sitting area with flat-screen TV, shower room (walk-in shower), separate WC, welcome tray, welcome products, hairdryer. First floor: - Suite Grenier (38 m²), 1 bed 200, 1 bed 100, pellet stove, flat-screen TV, shower room (2 basins, walk-in shower), separate WC, welcome tray, welcome products, hairdryer. - Suite Pigeonnier (47 m²), 1 x 160cm bed, lounge (flat-screen TV, pellet stove), 1 x 90cm bed, shower room (2 basins, walk-in shower), separate WC, welcome tray, welcome products, hairdryer. Ground floor: - Wifi connection in the relaxation room-library. - Continental breakfasts included - Evening meal. Outside: garden furniture, barbecue, deckchairs, mattresses, parasols, 11 x 5 m swimming pool, pool-horse, 23,000 m2 grounds, petanque area. Shared: fridge and Nespresso machine in the reading room.

Towering majestically above you: the Montagne Noire. Here in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, everything is designed to help you discover a rich and unspoiled natural environment. The Panda label attests to this. This authentic, spacious, and very comfortable home, surrounded by five hectares of meadows and oak forests, invites you to relax and unwind. Looking for peace and quiet, or a chance to reflect? Enjoy an exceptional panoramic view, a large saltwater pool (shared), a beautiful wooden deck surrounded by greenery, and an on-site botanical trail. For more physical activities: explore the mountains and the Mouscaillou waterfall on foot or by bike along marked trails. Maps and guidebooks are available. Be sure to try our all-terrain scooters as well—get an on-site introduction; thrills guaranteed. For cultural experiences: rich local heritage, Albi, Castres, Mazamet, Cordes, Sorèze, the springs, lakes, and waterways of the Canal du Midi, and Carcassonne. ** THE COTTAGE ** You enter on the ground floor into a large open room with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the terrace, which offers a pleasant mix of sun and shade, the lawn, and its remarkable panoramic view. Wood, stone, and houseplants create a soft and warm atmosphere. You can relax in the living room’s armchairs, watch TV, browse the library—which is well-stocked with books on nature and tourism—or enjoy the bar area with a fridge; there’s also a separate living room. You’ll also find another living room and a very large, professionally equipped kitchen: a large refrigerator with a separate freezer compartment, a professional-grade gas stove, a gas oven and an electric oven, a microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher. Upstairs, the four bedrooms—with their hardwood floors, lime-washed walls, personalized decor, and beautiful views of the mountains or the Castres plain—offer comfort and privacy thanks to enhanced insulation. There are three bathrooms and three separate toilets. Your stay is all-inclusive: sheets, towels, and linens are provided; beds are made upon your arrival; and end-of-stay cleaning is included.

Towering majestically over you, the Montagne Noire Our large Guest House, authentic, spacious, very comfortable, surrounded of 5ha of prairies and oak woods invite to well-being. Need for tranquillity, contemplation: a panorama of exception, a large swimming pool with salt, beautiful beach wood vegetation, with on-site botanical trail. Here in the Parc Naturel Regional du Haut-Languedoc is planned to make you discover a rich and preserved nature. The Panda label is attested. For more physical activity: discovery of the mountain, the waterfall of the Mouscaillou, walk or bike the trails. Possibility to put in place of hiking tours with picnic. Maps and guidebooks available. Opportunity also to try our all-terrain scooters: initiation on-site warranties sensations. More than cultural: rich local heritage: Albi, Castres, Cordes, Carcassonne, Sorèze, Lautrec. After l aperitif offered on the moment of sharing and conviviality terrace, you can enjoy in our The large ground floor room opened by its three windowpanes on the shaded terrace and its remarkable panorama, fully reserved you. Wood, stone, green plants create a soft and warm atmosphere. You will take your meals and enjoy relaxing lounge chairs, his television, his library enriched with many works nature and tourism and its corner bar with fridge. Also on the ground floor, you have two toilets and a washing machine. L floor the rooms, with their wooden floors, colors in the milk of lime, custom decorations, beautiful openings of the mountains or the plain of Castres, offer you comfort and privacy. Three rooms with private wc and shower room; a fourth is added if necessary to one of them to form the family that will accommodate up to five people. You certainly understand that we need to take the time to have fun, which is why we you propo

Gite village located between Albi and Toulouse, 3 minutes from Gaillac. 14 chalets, 2 lodges on stilts and 2 bungalows spread over 3 hectares. A place of escape and charm, both warm, friendly and family. River access and heated swimming pool. QUALITÉ TOURISME and QUALITÉ TOURISME OCCITANIE label A 4**** Residential Leisure Park (PRL), you will find 14 wooden chalets, 2 lodges on stilts for the unusual and 2 wooden bungalows. All our accommodation is air-conditioned, equipped for 4/5 people, has a terrace and a charcoal barbecue and is located on large, tree-lined pitches with no screws. It is a place of escape and charm, both warm and friendly, which will offer you a change of scenery, relaxation and discovery. A quiet, family environment on a human scale, an ideal place to spend a family holiday or a weekend with friends. You will find a heated swimming pool, spa, games for children (2 trampolines, swings...), games and entertainment room, table tennis, pétanque, football, volleyball. The river Tarn flows below, you can go for a walk, fish or go canoeing (on loan in July and August). Activities for young and old in July and August. Ideal starting point to discover all the treasures of the Tarn: the various perched villages and bastides such as Cordes sur Ciel at 30 min, Puycelsi at 20 min, Albi and its cathedral (registered with the world heritage of UNESCO) at 15 min. In the heart of the Gaillac vineyards, you will have a wide choice of wine cellars to visit. You can go hiking or biking, or go for a walk in the forest of Grésigne or Sivens. The pink city, Toulouse, is 40 minutes away. You can rent by the night or by the week. Our 150 m2 room can accommodate groups of up to 40 people: sportsmen, families, seminars... Groups welcome : contact us Children's activities from 04/07 to 29/08 Adult entertainment from 04/07 to 29/08 Swimming pool from 01/05 to 30/09 Heated swimming pool depending on weather conditions Bar from 01/05 to 30/09 Snck from 01/05 to 30/09

Peaceful, quiet and family campsite, with swimming pool, in the heart of 40 hectares of green spaces near the city center of Castres. In a country park, on the riverside and at 2,5 Kms from inner city, 100 spacious pitches separated by hedges. Open from 1st/04 to 1st/10. Hire per week : 6 tent houses (4 P) and mobil-homes (6 P). Swimming-pool, bar, restaurant, shops. Located in leisure park : a 9-hole golf course, large indoor and outdoor pools with slides, play areas for children, fishing. Ideal touring area. Swimming Pool from 15/06 to 15/09 Bar Or Refreshment Bar from 15/05 to 15/09 Restaurant or Takeaway Meals from 15/05 to 15/09

We welcome you to our tasting cellar located on the Route des Bastides. Independent winegrower for 6 generations we welcome you as a passionate.

In the heart of the Lauragais region, the 5-hectare Lac de l'Orme Blanc has been transformed into an 80-metre-long beach. A favourite spot for families, anglers and campers, Lac de l'Orme Blanc is ideal for walks and picnics. There is a barbecue and several picnic tables around the lake. A paying beach has been set up for the summer season. This is a category 2 fishing lake. A footpath leads around the lake (1.5 km) and offers shaded areas with tables and benches for picnics. Fishing is permitted on the lake, where the fish stocks are particularly rich and varied. (For more information, contact the Fishing Club) Supervised swimming every weekend from 16 May and every day from 27 June to 30 August from 11am to 7pm.

A route in the heart of the village will allow you to cross the Vendinelle via the Pont-vieux, a 15th century structure from which a toll was collected, and to discover the classified windows of the flamboyant Gothic style of the Sarda de Caumont House, an outbuilding of the old castle. A former Gallo-Roman villa, Auriac sur Vendinelle is a picturesque village that was built around its castle in the 11th century. Its religious heritage is quite atypical. The square bell tower of the Sainte Marie Madeleine church is indeed the former keep of the fortress castle. The listed chapel of Noumérens, in Romanesque style, contains a fragment of an 8th century sarcophagus containing a chrism and a rosette, symbols of the early Christian Church. The village of Auriac-sur-Vendinelle was founded by the Roman owner of this land. In fact, there was a Roman villa roughly on the site of the place known as La Durande (to the south-east of today's village). This villa, the first sign of organised settlement in Auriac, probably belonged to a local lord named Aurius, who gave his name to the village. The oldest textual reference to Auriacum dates back to the 11th century. It tells us of a castle, owned by several lords, protecting a ford. A ford is a place on a river where it is possible to cross on foot. The ford at Auriac was an important ford on a busy trade route. It was the crossing point for the vendinelle on the road from Toulouse to Revel, via Caraman. The town's golden age came at the end of the Middle Ages. It was elevated to the rank of barony at this time, under the county of Caraman. But the town's destiny was to be turned upside down in the 16th century, and on several occasions. Auriac suffered greatly during the Wars of Religion between Protestants and Catholics. In 1563, Protestants from Puylaurens attacked Auriac and pillaged the town and its inhabitants. This was a major blow for the people of Auriac. In 1568, having barely recovered from this first raid, the town was once again attacked by Huguenots. This time, an army of more than 1,000 men attacked Caraman and all the churches in the county. And again in 1570, this time to establish a more permanent presence. Fortunately, this time the inhabitants had been warned and were able to evacuate the town. This time, the town definitively went over to the Protestant side, although the inhabitants tended to be Catholic, and a few years of appeasement were in prospect. Until 1591, when Catholic troops attacked the county of Caraman and Auriac. They came from Joyeuse and ravaged the town, its houses, its castle and ... its archives. Returned to the Catholic fold in 1622, the castle was destroyed stone by stone in 1625 by order of the King. All that remains of this building is its keep, which today serves as the bell tower of Sainte-Madeleine church. It wasn't until the 19th century that the village rose from the ashes. Thanks to the development of wheat growing, Avignonet and the Lauragais region enjoyed another golden age. Developments in farming techniques transformed the region into the "granary of Toulouse". It was during this period that the village hall, which you can still admire today, was built. It was also at this time that the Rue Major was lined with shops to enable the new influx of inhabitants to live in Auriac. The town's population reached 2,000 by the end of the 19th century. A symbol of this revival, the famous "little black train", a railway line linking Toulouse to Revel in the heart of the Lauragais region, passed through Auriac as soon as it opened in 1906. A real link between the villages of the region, this train transported not only passengers, but also local agricultural produce. Used extensively by the local population, it had a lasting impact on everyday life in the village. Even today, the old station, close to the football pitch, is a reminder of a time when the railway contributed to the dynamism and openness of the Lauragais region to neighbouring towns. Today, Auriac-sur-Vendinelle is a thriving, lively town (the link with the vendinelle was added in 1927 to distinguish it from the 8 other towns with the same name in France), and a great place to live. The market is held here on Tuesdays, and many events enliven local life, such as the Festival des Ruelles at the beginning of May. You can also stock up on regional products in the "Les moulins de Perrine" shop, located just outside the village. A little further on, the chapel of Noumérens is a little jewel of Romanesque art well worth a visit.

Built on a castle mound, Loubens Lauragais is a charming village marked by the period of "blue gold";, in other words the pastel trade, this deep blue dye that made the richness of Lauragais in the 16th century. Founded by the ancient family of Loubens, the castle was built as a result of the extension and remodelling of the seigneurial residence undertaken in the 16th century. Indeed, there are no remains of the first castle. The castle can be visited for groups by appointment and also for individuals during the European Heritage Days. You will enjoy walking through the village's alleys, which have retained all their charm of yesteryear. Book guided tours by appointment with the tourist office in Nailloux.

The picnic is ready and you're looking for a nice place to put the blanket... The first traces of land occupation in our commune date back to the Neolithic period. Gallo-Roman remains have also been discovered. Originally, the village was a fortified enclosure crossed by 2 drawbridges. One of the gates, known as the "Porte de la brèche", was destroyed by Simon de Montfort during the Albigensian Crusade in 1226. Only the "Porte de Sers" gate remains. During the Wars of Religion, part of the castle was burnt down. On 22 August 1944, the painful episode of the passage of the German troops in debacle took place. Of the three windmills in the commune, the oldest in the Lauragais (1571) in the centre stopped turning in 1953 and its wings were removed 2 years later. Since 1956, only part of the base of the 6 chapels and the 1551 bell-tower wall, built from the debris of the burnt castle, have survived of the former 16th century church with its 4 bays and a ribbed heart. To discover > A feudal castle, originally modified around 1560 in Renaissance style. > St Blaise church with its 32-metre high Gothic bell tower dating from 1551. > Former 18th century town house, now the Town Hall. > Sers Gate and moat. > Stone engraved in memory of Cécile MONTAGNÉ who died in the odour of sanctity. > Three windmills (the oldest in the region: one dates from 1571). > 6 hectare leisure lake.

The highlight of St-Félix-Lauragais. The Collegiate Church dates from 1317 and contains a magnificent organ from 1781, classified as a historical monument and completely restored. Built in the early 14th century, the collegiate church of Saint-Félix-Lauragais replaced the castle chapel as the parish church. Built on a rather small plot of land, it is 50m long, 26m wide and 19m high under the vault. The 42-metre-high bell tower reaches for the heavens. The architecture of the building is in the Southern Gothic style: a single nave, chapels between the buttresses, mitre arches on the levels of the bell tower, completed by decorative elements typical of Flamboyant Gothic (high-relief sculpture). The church of Saint-Félix became a collegiate church in 1317 during the pontificate of John XXII. This honorary title established a chapter of canons whose mission was to preach the Catholic faith during the Inquisition and in the aftermath of the crusade against the Albigensians/cathars. Saint-Félix had a little help from the Lord of the village, who was none other than the Pope's brother. One of the masterpieces of the Collegiate Church is without doubt the organ and its superb Louis XV case. The organ was built in the 18th century, between 1780 and 1781. It underwent an epic restoration! It was classified as a Historic Monument in 1967. The first restoration took place in 1930, so that the organ could play Romantic music! The restorers added keyboards therefore notes to the organ. So Déodat de Séverac was able to play his romantic compositions. In 1989, a restorer from the Monuments Historiques came to Saint-Félix-Lauragais and discovered this magnificent 18th-century organ, still in all its original materials. Many organs today are mechanised and modernised for greater convenience. The organ at Saint-Félix still has its large bellows made of rabbit skins, glued together with ‘fish bone’ glue. Depending on the outside temperature, the rabbit skins also had to be moistened with a cloth... The restorer was amazed, but soon realised that the organ had been modified! What an idea to add notes! So it was decided to remove them all! The organ was restored for the second time between 1990 and 1992, losing its romantic style but regaining its original appearance.

In the heart of the village, the medieval market hall shines with its beams and belfry crowned with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Don't miss the weekly Friday market. In the centre of the castelnau, the hall was built in the 13th century. In 1557, the common house was built above the hall and was accessed through the tower that contains a beautiful stone staircase. It was erected to commemorate the erection of Saint-Félix as a barony by King Henri II (the date of foundation is engraved on the frontispiece of the front door with the city's coat of arms). In 1862, the population of Saint-Félix and the surrounding area was decimated by a cholera epidemic. The town decided to offer an ex-voto to the Virgin Mary in gratitude for her protection. This 3m-high bronze statue was installed on the belfry in the heart of the village. At her feet, a plaque with a Latin inscription says ‘they established me as the guardian of your city’.

Facing Montagne Noire, the ancient Saint Felix castle has dominated the edge of Lauragais plateau for more than seven centuries. Overlooking the plain, this castle has been destroyed, rebuilt, modified and enlarged over the centuries according to the wishes of its successive owners. You can enter the courtyard, terraces and ground floors of the castle. Let's see the superb mosaic room, the old kitchen in the dungeon, the guard tower, the lounges. One of them houses our Tourist Information Centre. Here, superb Louis XVI stucco adorns the panelling above the doors and the mirrors. Each salon has its own type of parquet flooring. The rooms are open to the public from April (from the Cocagne festival onwards) until the end of September. Afterwards, enjoy the panoramic view over the countryside (photos highly recommended) and stroll around the castle in the manner of the nobles. You can visit some parts of the castle during our Tourist Information Centre opening hours. Guided tours available by prior arrangement for groups.

Panorama on Lauragais plain, Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees. Located on the belvedere, it offers a view of the imposing Mount Bugarach, the Pyrenees and the Montagne Noire. In the background are the peaks of Canigou. The colours of the panorama change with the seasons, work in the fields and light. The point of view not to be missed for any passionate photographer!

This top-of-the-range restaurant offers attentive, efficient service and a dining room with panoramic views over the countryside. In summer, the terrace takes over, and always with a view. The cuisine of Céline Taffarello and her chef Philippe Jeansing is tasty, respectful of taste and carefully selected seasonal produce. Toulouse Cassoulet World Champion in 2022 and Lucien Vanel Prize for Best Cassoulet in 2022 and 2025. The Auberge takes part in a number of events throughout the year, including "La semaine du goût", cookery classes and special menus for the festive season. A charming inn full of character in a south-western village in the heart of the Lauragais region. Quality service and seasonal cuisine. Hotel with 10 comfortable, well-equipped rooms, each with its own identity. The inn can be the setting for a meal with family, friends or companies. We can cater for all requests and budgets. Meeting room and residential seminar available.

Charming restaurant that uses only fresh local products.

In the heart of the Lauragais region, between Toulouse and Castelnaudary, just a stone's throw from the Canal du Midi, we are delighted to welcome you to our cosy dining room by the fireplace or, in fine weather, to our shady terrace. Trained in the kitchens of the famous "Emile" restaurant in Toulouse, and after a varied career in the restaurant trade, Sébastien Dufraisse is making his dream come true by opening his own restaurant in the heart of the Lauragais region. He is passionate about sharing his original and generous seasonal cuisine with as many people as possible. The chef offers market cuisine, prepared with pleasure and variations according to the season.

Serge and Laurent welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant serves traditional, high-quality cuisine with many regional specialities (cassoulet, foie gras, confit, etc.). A warm setting, a well-kept restaurant and simple, well-kept rooms are what the owners have to offer. Cassoulet sold on the premises and by mail order on the website. Specialities: royal cassoulet with duck leg confit and Toulouse sausage; pan-fried foie gras with cider vinegar; home-made flan cooked in its terrine. Takeaway cassoulet available to order. Groups welcome by prior arrangement. Special menu available.

Come and stop at Lenclas lake ! Ideal for sharing a picnic, spending an afternoon or even a few days, Lac de Lenclas is set in a real green setting. With a surface area of 2 hectares and a depth of around 3 m, fishing is permitted. Children's play equipment is also available. And since 3 August 2023, there has been a Velorail on this tourist site. In 2026, a second circuit (2x7.5 km) with a Quizz game will open, heading towards Castelnaudary. An Accrobranche park is just 3 km from Lac de Lenclas. Please note, however, that swimming is prohibited.

This traditional restaurant serving French and regional cuisine has become a must for your gourmet stopover in south-east Toulouse, just 25 minutes from the Pink City. The gastronomy of the South West is the focus of this traditional restaurant. The cuisine is directly inspired by the family atmosphere that reigns in farm inns. Enjoy the local flavours in one of the three beautiful dining rooms or on the terrace. You can't talk about local gastronomy without mentioning the famous cassoulet. Here, at l'Escarbille, it's carried away to comfort your guests and guarantee you a warm meal, in complete serenity! Groups are welcome here to celebrate any occasion: birthdays, christenings, company dinners... We have a range of options to suit all tastes.

Restaurant-Brasserie offering wood-fired grills, burgers and wood-fired pizzas. Le Billot de Marius in Revel offers you a menu that changes with the seasons for a delicious and convivial experience. Thomas, the manager and head butcher, selects the best products and above all exceptional meats and cured meats! You'll find duck from Montagne Noire, goat cheese from Revel and eggs from Montesquieu-Lauragais. From grilled meats to pizzas, burgers and home fries, Le Billot de Marius restaurant in Revel has everything you need to become your favourite place!

Situated a rest area of the motorway service Port Lauragais, a hotel and a restaurant is a nice place to chill out, enjoy a boating port and tast a good dishes. Let's discover local gastronomic specialties (fois gras, duck confit etc..) and also "the famous dish of South" cassoulet. The restaurant is open every day.

Wine cellar specialising in Languedoc Roussillon wines and spirits. Roasting of pure-origin coffees. Teas. Discover our wine cellar Le Silo à Vins, specialising in wines from the region, from Collioure to Montpellier. Wide choice of spirits. World coffees roasted on site, tea counter.

La Toquée du Bocal is a vegetarian restaurant and delicatessen in Revel, featuring creative, seasonal home cooking made with fresh, local produce whenever possible. La Toquée du Bocal invites you to discover generous, creative, seasonal vegetarian cuisine in the heart of Revel. Each dish is carefully prepared using fresh produce, respecting the flavours and rhythms of the seasons. Whether you're looking for a friendly lunch, a takeaway or a catering service, the restaurant offers gourmet cuisine with a focus on plants. La Toquée du Bocal also caters for private and professional events, and organises culinary workshops on request to share its passion for vegetarian cuisine.

30 pitches in the shade of the Joncasse woods, near the shops of a rural community where life is easy and relaxing, on the shores of the l’Orme Blanc lake (recreational facility with supervised swimming). A central location near Toulouse and tours of the Midi-Pyrenees. You will find "Caravan Comfort" pitches, "Grand Confort Caravan" pitches, pitches equipped with electric terminals. Open only in July and August.

In the heart of the Lauragais, with a breathtaking view of the hills and the chain of the Pyrenees as a backdrop, Anne-Marie and Jean will offer you an ideal stay in a quiet place to rejuvenate yourself or discover our region: Toulouse, Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi (at 4km) ... You will be able to take advantage of all the equipment of leisures present on this field: outdoor swimming pool, heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, (to inquire about their conditions of access and their uses with the owners ), gym, table tennis ... Parking in the property. Ground floor: stay where breakfast will be served, air conditioning. Sports hall with several equipment (bicycles, treadmills ...), independent toilets. Mamie room (1 bed 2 persons in 140 with its small bathroom of 1.64m ² and its independent toilet), room Jean-Marie (1 bed 2 persons in 140 with its small room of water 1.82m ² and its independent toilet, air-conditioning ), family room (1 bed 2 persons in 140 with an toilet, air-conditioning ), family room (1 bed 2 persons in 140 with an attic mezzanine with 1 bed 2 persons in 140 with its small room of water 2.20m ² and its independent toilet sanybroyeur). Wifi Internet access. No smoking rooms.

Cosy, lovingly decorated, single-storey gîte with communal swimming pool and huge 1.7-hectare outdoor area, 7km from the Grand Site Occitanie: Revel-Lac-Ferréol. Wonderful cocooning accommodation, in its Jungle style, the perfect place for your romantic countryside break. Stroll through the Ville Rose (45km), exploring the Place du Capitole, the Basilique Saint-Sernin, or the Aérospatiale museum. On the way to Carcassonne (58km), admire the majestic ramparts of the medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Albi (61km), discover the magnificent Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile and the Toulouse-Lautrec museum. You can also take advantage of the owner's bike hire service to ride to the Rigole de la Plaine du Canal du Midi (15 mins), then on to Revel (7km), a City of Art, with its remarkable market and Saint-Ferréol swimming lake. Holiday home on one level, arranged as follows: entrance hall, living room (sitting area with convertible sofa bed (140x190cm), dining area and fitted kitchen), bedroom (1 double bed (160x200cm)), with its own shower room and separate WC. Outside area: private terrace, barbecue, garden furniture, hammock, deckchairs. To be shared with the tenants of the adjoining 5-person gîte: garden, heated swimming pool open from May to September (10am to 7pm), meadow, pétanque and badminton court. The owner lives in the first house as you enter the grounds. She can provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a range of activities. A seminar room for 40 people adjoins the owners' house.

Serge and Laurent welcome you from Monday to Saturday in a warm and friendly atmosphere and offer you modern, air-conditioned and pleasant rooms. We have a bicycle room with a power socket. All rooms have TV, bathroom and air conditioning. The restaurant serves traditional, high-quality cuisine with many regional specialities (cassoulet, foie gras, confit, etc.). Cassoulet available to take away. Pets accepted at the hotel at extra cost. Completely non-smoking and air-conditioned. The hotel is open all year round, except during the Christmas holidays.

Beautiful property 25km from Toulouse offering receptions and seminars. Benefits: swimming pool, tennis court, table d'hôtes, events room, Christmas market. Discover the charm of the Domaine de Gailhaguet for your seminars, receptions or visits to the region. You'll love the trendy, cocooning decor of the guest rooms and the privileged setting of this property in the heart of nature. You can take advantage of the outdoor areas and facilities shared with the owners and another rental property: swimming pool (open from 15 May to 1 October), tennis court, swing... Walks from the estate. Reception room on site. You'll be ideally placed to discover the tourist attractions of the Haute-Garonne department: the Buzet forest (hiking, golf, etc.) and the Laragou lake (sailing and rowing) 8km away, the Calicéo fitness centre 18km away, Toulouse 25km away; but also those of the Tarn department, with Albi and its Sainte-Cécile cathedral 64km away, the AOP wine of Gaillac 45km away, or the historic city and capital of the Cocagne region, Lavaur, 15km away! The 5 guest rooms are located on the ground floor of a building annexed to the owners' house, where there is also a large communal lounge: - les Bons Enfants" (2 single beds 90*200cm, possibility of 2 extra beds 90*200cm, open bathroom and separate WC) - Cousin Paul" bedroom (2 single beds 90*200cm, open bathroom and separate WC) - bedroom "Camille" (2 single beds 90*200cm, open shower room and separate WC) - bedroom "Sophie" (1 double bed 180cm, possibility of an extra bed, open bathroom and separate WC) - bedroom "Madeleine" (1 double bed 180cm, possibility of an extra bed, open bathroom and separate WC). Each room is equipped with a television, reversible air conditioning and Internet access. All single beds can be combined to form 1 double bed (180*200cm). Table d'hôtes at €30/adult on request and payable on site. Stopover evening at 110€/person.

A former country house situated on the banks of the Canal du Midi, set in parkland perfect for relaxing. Plus: swimming pool, outdoor games, table d'hôtes and boat hire on site. This magnificent historic building offers 4 guest rooms (Céléstine, Agathe, Ambre and Jade) sleeping a total of 10 people. Ground floor: - The large kitchen features a bar area and a dining area where breakfast is served. Guests can also enjoy the large lounge. - The Agate and Célestine bedrooms (each with a 160cm double bed) are also located on the ground floor. The Agate room opens onto a terrace. Upstairs: the staircase leads to a hallway that has been converted into a library/reading area and games room for guests' use. The other two bedrooms are on the same floor: - Chambre Jade (1 double bed 160cm), - The Amber family room (1 double bed (160cm) and 2 twin beds (90cm)). Each room has an en suite shower room and separate WC. The house is non-smoking. Enclosed grounds and shared swimming pool. Pets not allowed. Internet access available. The owners offer a table d'hôte service for a supplement of €25/person. The extensive grounds offer activities for all ages: swimming pool from May to September, swing, archery, badminton, table tennis, etc. Terrace. Covered car park. Cyclists and bikers welcome. Nearby activities : Boat hire available on site. You are close to the Grands Sites of the Occitanie region: Toulouse 25km, Revel-Lac-Saint-Ferréol 37km, Foix 60km and Carcassonne 70km.

Peace and quiet, in the heart of the hills and fields of the Lauragais and close to Toulouse Semi-detached holiday home for 5 people, 3 ears of corn. Shared, unfenced garden. Small covered terrace and private unfenced garden. Parking space in front of the house. Pets allowed with additional deposit. WIFI internet access. This gîte, adjoining the owners' house, is housed in a renovated former farmhouse. Here you can relax in the peace and quiet of the Lauragais hills and fields, but also take advantage of the proximity of Toulouse (29km) and Albi (58km, UNESCO World Heritage Site). The Château de Bonrepos Riquet, creator of the Canal du Midi, is 5km away, as are Lac du Laragou (Guinguette and sailing) and Lac de Balerme. The Natura Game leisure park is 12km away, the forest and golf course of Buzet-sur-Tarn are 14km away and the Calicéo fitness centre is 22km away. Ground-floor gîte: living room (120cm flat-screen TV, sofa) with kitchenette (fridge-freezer, dishwasher, filter coffee maker, 4-burner gas hob, oven, microwave), two bedrooms (1 double bed 140cm) (3 single beds 90cm, 2 of which can be twinned), small study, shower room/WC, utility room (washing machine). Electric heating. Baby equipment: bath, bed, mattress, cutlery.

A cosy barge on the Canal du Midi, in Avignonet-Lauragais, perfect for a stopover between Toulouse and Carcassonne... a unique change of scenery guaranteed! Accueil Vélo accredited. For an unusual stay on the famous Canal du Midi, in the heart of the Lauragais region between Toulouse and Carcassonne, come and discover the Péniche Dondon! Moored at the Emborrel lock, in the commune of Avignonet-Lauragais, the Dondon barge has everything you could wish for! Just 1.5km from the historic village, where you'll find a bakery and small grocery shop, post office and railway station. From the barge, you have immediate access to the Canal towpath, on foot or by bike, and some sites are accessible by car or by the Canal cycle path; pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela, cycle tourists... you'll find the ideal stopover here! Karoline even offers breakfast (or a packed lunch/picnic) on request! Parking in front of the barge. Port-Lauragais 3 km away (bike hire, discovery centre, local produce shop), Naurouze threshold, swimming at Lac de la Ganguise, Revel 25 km away (remarkable market under the covered market on Saturday mornings), Lac de Saint-Ferréol 28 km away (swimming and water sports)... Toulouse and its many attractions are just 40 km away, easily accessible by motorway in 12 minutes, and all shops and restaurants are 7 km away. This cosy barge can accommodate up to 7 people. You enter the captain's cabin, which has been converted into a fully-equipped galley, and a few steps lead down to the saloon with a lift-up coffee table for dining inside, a 140x200 futon sofa-bed and a modular footstool armchair that can be converted into an extra bed for 1 person. Master bedroom (1 king-size bed 160x200), children's bedroom (bunk beds 90x190), shower room, WC/laundry room. Reversible air conditioning, pellet stove, WIFI. Terrace on the deck of the boat (deckchairs...), dining area on the riverbank and small aperitif area, smoking area, café... in front of the barge. No baby facilities. The canal runs parallel to the A61 motorway, which can be seen 200m away when you are outside (absolute peace and quiet inside).

Located to the East of Toulouse, on the road to Narbonne, the Les Violettes camp-grounds is open all year and has caravans or mobile homes for hire. Devoted cyclists will appreciate how close the “green trail” tow-path of the Canal du Midi is located, less than 800 metres from the camp-grounds. Located to the East of Toulouse, on the road to Narbonne, the Les Violettes camp-grounds is open all year and has caravans or mobile homes for hire. Devoted cyclists will appreciate how close the “green trail” tow-path of the Canal du Midi is located, less than 800 metres from the camp-grounds.