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For nature lovers, numerous hiking trails await around Brousse-le-chateau. Walk through the surrounding forests, cross verdant meadows, and marvel at the natural beauty and peaceful calm of the area. The more adventurous can try canoeing down the Tarn, an exhilarating way to admire the landscape from the water.

The surroundings of Brousse-le-chateau are also rich in heritage and cultural treasures to discover. Don't miss visiting the nearby historical towns like Albi, famous for its Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, or Millau with its iconic viaduct.

As you savor local delights, do not forget to try the region's culinary specialties, notably the famous roquefort, produced in Aveyron's natural caves. Each tasting is an invitation to a unique gastronomic journey.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply seeking tranquility, Brousse-le-chateau is the perfect destination for an enriching and refreshing getaway. Prepare your stay and let yourself be charmed by this unrivaled gem of Aveyron.">Nestled in the heart of Aveyron, within the picturesque Midi-Pyrénées region, the charming town of Brousse-le-chateau invites you to explore its medieval atmosphere and serene landscapes. Start your adventure with a visit to the unmissable castle, a true sentinel towering over the Tarn. This historic monument transports you back in time with its impressive ramparts and towers that offer a breathta...See more

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Vérouls hiking path
5.9 km

Vérouls hiking path

These very old country lanes will lead you, alongside fields and beech forests, throughout the Pays des Sept Vallons countryside with the babbling of brooks and waterfalls for companion.From the Circuit Information point, take the R. Bel avenue towards Montclar. Just outside the village, turn left and head for the Masnaut outdoor activities centre. Walk along the side of the lake up to the car park, then as you approach the gateway, walk beside the brook on its right bank. Where path and brook come together (don’t forget waterproof shoes in case of rainy weather) keep going ahead, then leave the path to turn onto a trail. At the junction take the left trail towards the hamlet of La Vaysse where you can enjoy the beautiful waterfall.As you walk through the hamlet, pay attention to the marking so as not to miss a large stone Maltese cross. Once you reach it, walk to the right, which takes you towards the plateau. Walk across the road that gives access to la Calmette and keep going up to a road running alongside a wood of fir trees and beeches. Walk to the left, then turn left again along a fence to reach a Maltese cross where you cross the D194 to take the road towards Moussac.  From there, you can see the hamlet of Vérouls.500 m before the hamlet of Moussac, notice a junction with a cross. Turn to the left on a path and make your way through the fields. Walk along the edge of the wood and follow a path to the right across the woodland.Once you are deep inside the woods take the left hand trail going down to Coustou Le Haut where you will find an enclosed field. Follow the track for 50 m then take the left hand path through the undergrowth.     

3 h
9.8 km
Medium
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La Capelle de la Mole hiking circuit
5.9 km

La Capelle de la Mole hiking circuit

This undulating trail allows you to discover ancient buildings made of ocher sandstone extracted and carved from quarries nearby Coupiac. From the trail network information point, walk around the castle to the right and when you are in front of the steps of the castle take the road to St Exupère for 10 m and climb the steps leading up between two houses. Walk across the road and carry on along a sunken path on the opposite side of the road, walk across another road on your right until you reach Cabressier on the tarmac track.Walk across the farm and follow the path that leads to Mazern, then head along the road for 200 m. Turn left towards Regord and keep to the path that follows the contour line.Before the path goes downhill turn on the hairpin bend towards St Laurent. Once you’ve reached this hamlet, turn to your left and follow the road up to la Cloutarié farm. Before the farm, turn right onto the path that leads to the farm and walk on the path to your left down to the old chapel of La Mole where you will see a Templar cross.At the junction, carry straight on for 20 m, take the left hand trail for 800 m then follow the edge of the field on your left that leads down towards the road. Walk to your right towards a place called la Ventadouyre.About 30 m after la Ventadouyre take a left hand dirt road that makes a sharp bend and carry straight on along a sunken path which goes through a wood down into the valley. Cross the bridge over the Mousse and walk back to the village

3 h
9.3 km
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Le Cayla footpath
6.5 km

Le Cayla footpath

This hike that leads you from the ridges of Martrin to the Gos valley and throughout a landscape of low rolling hills displays a rich vernacular heritage which is overlooked by the Cayla wine-coloured Romanesque church.From the village square, pass behind the cross and move forward into the lane that runs between two houses. Above the stadium, head your way towards the housing estate. On the height of the village, turn to your left and follow the track on the left hand side that runs along the crest of the ridge until you reach the road connecting Coupiac to Martrin.On reaching the Croix de l’Amandier intersection, carry straight on ahead walking along a tarmac road, then turn right along a dirt trail. At the bottom of the trail take the walled path to your left that goes towards Monteillet.Walk across the hamlet and turn right by the cross, take the path lined with box trees.  Join the road nearby the St Exupéry church and turn left towards the bridge.During low-flow periods of the stream, rather than walking over the bridge, follow the road for 350 m and turn right towards Pouillé. Walk through the hamlet (ancient mill) and follow the trail for just over 1 km. Tread along the brook that marks the edge of the meadow, and then ford the brook and walk back to the D 106.Alternative route suitable during high-flow periods or if you are worried about having your feet wet: cross the bridge and follow the road to your left.Go along the road to your left then towards the village of Le Cayla and follow the small lanes towards the church, then turn left and take to the right hand the tarmac road. Follow the dirt path to the left and walk across the brook. Further on, walk across another “riu” (brook) just before a small path to the right that takes you up to the fields.  Take the first left turn and then the next left immediately after that and walk along past the Livignac farm, then take the left hand path along the side of the sheepfold. As you make your way out of the woodland, head along a field and then join the dirt path to your left that brings you to a tarmac road.Just before a large chestnut tree, fork to the right towards Martrin and follow the signboard “La Parenque”: Here you pass behind a building and go back to Martrin by a steep-sided path. Cross the municipal road to get back to the village.

4 h
14 km
Medium
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The three Valleys
7.9 km

The three Valleys

Starting from the village of Saint-Izaire which holds a medieval red sandstone jewel, explore this route along the Dourdou, Tarn and Gos valleys and enjoy many spectacular views and a tremendous historic heritage.Take the road towards Faveyrolles up to the first intersection, then fork to the right on a dirt road for 800 m (scenic view over the village). Reach the disused "Le Graudenc" farm building, carry on towards the culminating point at the foot of a high-voltage tower, then walk down the Gos creek valley and enjoy an extensive scenic view over the distant horizon.After a steep slope between two fields, fork to the left at the intersection right by the small stone cross. Walk past dilapidated buildings and follow the track down to the valley. On the valley bottom, right at the intersection, take a hairpin bend to the right above the sandpit which can be seen 50 m further.Walk along the shady bank of the Tarn river and through the hamlet of Les Alverhnes. After a 300 m section of tarmac road, go down to the left and pass under the stone bridge of the former railway.Go to the left of the tunnel along the Dourdou river and carry straight on, leaving to the left a nice private bridge over the Dourdou river next to the hamlet of Janolles. Follow the river and pass under another bridge of the former railway, then get back to the tarmac road.Take to the left towards the Mas de Gascuel. Walk along the farm and take the gently sloping dirt road that leads you back to the village of Saint-Izaire.

4 h
17 km
Medium
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St-Izaire - Bois Noir
7.9 km

St-Izaire - Bois Noir

You will best enjoy the numerous scenic views by a bright and sunny day From the car park, walk up towards the bridge to cross the Dourdou river and turn left. Follow the D 25 for 875 m, then take a right turn and follow a small road towards Donacoste, and straight after take right a grassy path which runs alongside the road. Pass under a bridge, then cross a footbridge over a stream and further on you will find the entrance to a 500 m long unlit tunnel (old railway tunnel).Enter this tunnel, it is easier if you keep to the left hand side on the passageway. At the end of the tunnel you re-join the grassy path first running the D25, then deviating towards the hamlet les Roques. At the intersection between the D25 and the path, carry on straight leaving the hamlet to your left. Walk alongside the pond, leave on your right the entrance of another tunnel, walk over this tunnel to reach the hamlet of les Canacs.Enter the hamlet and just before you leave, walk to your left in a wide curve and follow a path rising progressively up, leaving 3 trails to the right one after the other. Walk into the woodland, and at the next fork, close by a barn, take the left most path and keep ascending towards NE.  As you get near the crest, pay attention to the trail signs and leave the numerous trails going left and right to carry straight on. At the top, enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Walk down the slope and cross over to the other side of the hill.When you reach a fork on the path, take the left track and start walking down through the woodland. You are now walking on the “bishop’s trail”, which makes a wide curve north. After approximately 20mn, follow the path around two hair pin bends and join a little tarmacked road.Stop and take time to look at the carved standing stone beside the road. Follow that road to the left walking downhill until you reach a fork. At the fork, turn right the road which leads to Riols (equestrian farm) for approximately 150 m, then take almost opposite, a path that rises to the left. Follow a ridge line between the fields and enjoy the beautiful landscape which stretches on either side. The path runs down towards Belle-vue from where the entire village of Saint-Izaire can be seen.6- Follow the small road which leads to Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel. Close to the chapel, you will see a wide path to the right side which runs down towards Saint-Izaire. Walk around the chapel and follow the path which joins the D 25. Turn left, then right to pass under the bridge and get back to the car park.     

3 h
10 km
Medium
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Camping L'Amitié au bord de l'eau
13 km

Camping L'Amitié au bord de l'eau

A lovely, shaded campsite with a swimming pool and restaurant by the river. Access to tennis, canoeing, pétanque, and small shops. Evening entertainment in summer, a lively, open-air atmosphere, unusual accommodations, mobile homes, bungalows, and numerous pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. A lovely, shaded campsite with a swimming pool and riverside restaurant. Access to tennis, canoeing, pétanque, and small shops. Enjoy lively evening entertainment in the summer, a festive atmosphere, and unique accommodations including mobile homes, bungalows, and numerous pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. Our campsite is located in Trébas-les-Bains, a designated "Green Resort" with a "Blue Flag" beach offering supervised swimming in the summer. It's in the heart of the Tarn Valley, 35 km from Albi, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage city, 1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse, and 60 km from the Millau Viaduct. Just 100 meters from our campsite, you'll find numerous small shops, a bakery, a grocery store with excellent local products open 7 days a week, a hairdresser, three restaurants, a honey producer, an apple juice producer, and more. Our eco-friendly campsite offers a lovely swimming pool and shaded pitches right on the riverbank, with mobile homes, canvas bungalows, unique accommodations, and numerous pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. We also have accommodations specifically designed for hikers and cyclists. For nature lovers, those who appreciate green spaces and birdsong in a bucolic setting overlooking the river, we offer cozy, nature-inspired accommodations with a warm, woody feel. Our restaurant, bar, snack bar, and ice cream parlor, "La Guinguette au bord de l'eau" (The Riverside Café), are open 7 days a week. Enjoy cocktails, ice cream sundaes, Camembert on a board, a variety of burgers, grilled meats, salads, desserts, and more. You'll love the lively atmosphere of our musical evenings, summer karaoke nights, pétanque tournaments, and the Sunday morning market. Children, teenagers, and adults will enjoy the many activities: swimming in the campsite's pool, whitewater swimming in the Tarn River, and supervised swimming at Trébas beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag label. There's also a playground with swings and slides, "L'Oasis Parc Enfants à Trébas" with its giant inflatable games and toddler area, as well as a leisure center, multi-sports courts (tennis, football, basketball), pétanque courts with summer competitions, river fishing, numerous hikes starting from the campsite, the GR36 and GR736 long-distance footpaths, cycling/mountain biking trails, and canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or electric mountain biking (rentals available on site). Or perhaps you'd prefer to relax under a tree, with your feet in the water at the campsite's small beach. And for a worry-free holiday, you'll find a pharmacy, doctors, and a physiotherapist in the heart of the village. We look forward to welcoming you in a friendly atmosphere for an unforgettable holiday at “camping l’Amitié au bord de l’eau” in Trébas, Tarn. Swimming pool from June 20th to September 4th Restaurant from April 15th to September 10th Bar from April 15th to September 10th Ice cream from April 15th to September 10th Snack bar from April 15th to September 10th Grocery store open 7 days a week Bakery open 7 days a week Tourist office from June 20th to September 10th Whitewater swimming all season long Trébas beach awarded the "Blue Flag": supervised swimming from July 1st to August 31st

Camping l'Amitié au bord de l'eau Chemin des Berges 81340 Trébas
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Grand' Hortensia
30 km

Grand' Hortensia

Fully renovated and furnished holiday home for 14 people, just outside the village, 1 minute from the leisure centre. Situated at an altitude of 620 metres, in the Hautes Terres d'Oc, your holiday at Saint-Pierre de Trivisy in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. You'll love the friendly locals, the leisure centre ideal for children (and adults too!), the first-class rivers for fishing, forest walks, hiking trails... In the village, you'll find all the shops you need for your holidays, a wellness and spa centre open all year round, a leisure centre with a water park, water slides, Aventure Parc (tree climbing) and lots of entertainment in summer... Fully renovated and furnished holiday home sleeping 14. For families or groups of friends, it is located at the entrance to the village, on the road to Lacaune, just a minute's walk from the leisure complex. Enclosed garden, terrace Ground floor: - large living room opening onto a single-storey terrace at the rear, equipped with a wood-burning stove, - fully-equipped kitchen (traditional oven, microwave, combined fridge-freezer, extractor hood, dishwasher... ) with comfortable dining area, - laundry room opening onto outside terrace with washing machine, ironing board and iron - wc 1st floor: - 3 bedrooms, each with double bed (140x190), - large bathroom with bath and shower, hairdryer - wc 2nd floor: - 2 bedrooms, each with double bed, - bedroom with 2 single beds (90x190) and 2 bunk beds (90x190), - 2 toilet cubicles with shower, - wc A small games house with a multi-games table (table football, billiards, table tennis and table hockey), board games and toys for the children. External electric car charging point. Le Grand Hortensia can be rented in a smaller format (ground floor and 1st floor only), a gîte for 6 people, Le Petit Hortensia (reference G1746 on Gîtes de France).

1200 avenue des Monts de Lacau 81330 Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy
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The Toulouse-Lautrec museum
39 km

The Toulouse-Lautrec museum

The Toulouse-Lautrec museum is located in one of the most beautiful corners of Albi: the Berbie Palace. The Palace is one of the Episcopal City’s major sites with World Heritage status. The museum is recognised internationally for the works of this artist from Albi. TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, A UNIQUE COLLECTION IN THE WORLD The world’s most important public collection of the works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, including 31 posters by the lithograph painter, is to be found in Albi. There are also no fewer than 219 paintings, 563 drawings and 183 lithographs displayed in the museum. Early works, major portraits, paintings of brothels, prints from the world of entertainment, advertisements and later works are presented there, giving this museum an exceptional collection. Each stage of the production is represented, highlighting his gift for observation, his talent as a draughtsman and his quality for capturing significant detail. The route around the museum is enriched with information panels. To visit the museum is to meet the man, this native of Albi, of whom this city is so proud. The first rooms are devoted to his early works representing his family, his friends and his favourite theme: animals. Gradually the visitor is taken into the Parisian world: the brothels, especially the world of entertainment and the circus. Room after room, we follow the evolution of this unusual artist.

Palais de la Berbie Place Sainte Cecile 81000 Albi
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L'ancienne église de Saint-Juéry
11 km

L'ancienne église de Saint-Juéry

The old church is estimated to belong to a very ancient period; part of the building dating back to somewhere between the 12th and 14th centuries. The original church was limited to the nave and the bell toweThe old church is estimated to belong to a very ancient period; part of the building dating back to somewhere between the 12th and 14th centuries. The original church was limited to the nave and the bell tower. From 1726, it was enlarged with a sanctuary, a sacristy and two chapels; a spire was added in the middle of the 19th century but was struck by lightning in 1930. The new church which was consecrated in 1925 provided more space than the abandoned one which by this time was no more used as a place for worship but instead a place that could hold film projections, theatre plays and bingo. By 1972, the parish hall no longer complied to the new safety regulations and was thus abandoned, and quickly deteriorated.This ancient building had borne witness of a rich history and could not be allowed to be left abandoned: the inhabitants of St Juéry formed an association and with the backing of the local council decided to save the church by implementing of a restoration project and of a cultural activity program. At the entrance to the graveyard, pay attention to the Renaissance style cross bearing the symbols of the four evangelists along with the Virgin Mary and Christ.r. From 1726, it was enlarged with a sanctuary, a sacristy and two chapels; a spire was added in the middle of the 19th century but was struck by lightning in 1930. The new church which was consecrated in 1925 provided more space than the abandoned one which by this time was no more used as a place for worship but instead a place that could hold film projections, theatre plays and bingo. By 1972, the parish hall no longer complied to the new safety regulations and was thus abandoned, and quickly deteriorated.This ancient building had borne witness of a rich history and could not be allowed to be left abandoned: the inhabitants of St Juéry formed an association and with the backing of the local council decided to save the church by implementing of a restoration project and of a cultural activity program. At the entrance to the graveyard, pay attention to the Renaissance style cross bearing the symbols of the four evangelists along with the Virgin Mary and Christ.

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Camping L'Amitié au bord de l'eau
13 km

Camping L'Amitié au bord de l'eau

A lovely, shaded campsite with a swimming pool and restaurant by the river. Access to tennis, canoeing, pétanque, and small shops. Evening entertainment in summer, a lively, open-air atmosphere, unusual accommodations, mobile homes, bungalows, and numerous pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. A lovely, shaded campsite with a swimming pool and riverside restaurant. Access to tennis, canoeing, pétanque, and small shops. Enjoy lively evening entertainment in the summer, a festive atmosphere, and unique accommodations including mobile homes, bungalows, and numerous pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. Our campsite is located in Trébas-les-Bains, a designated "Green Resort" with a "Blue Flag" beach offering supervised swimming in the summer. It's in the heart of the Tarn Valley, 35 km from Albi, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage city, 1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse, and 60 km from the Millau Viaduct. Just 100 meters from our campsite, you'll find numerous small shops, a bakery, a grocery store with excellent local products open 7 days a week, a hairdresser, three restaurants, a honey producer, an apple juice producer, and more. Our eco-friendly campsite offers a lovely swimming pool and shaded pitches right on the riverbank, with mobile homes, canvas bungalows, unique accommodations, and numerous pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. We also have accommodations specifically designed for hikers and cyclists. For nature lovers, those who appreciate green spaces and birdsong in a bucolic setting overlooking the river, we offer cozy, nature-inspired accommodations with a warm, woody feel. Our restaurant, bar, snack bar, and ice cream parlor, "La Guinguette au bord de l'eau" (The Riverside Café), are open 7 days a week. Enjoy cocktails, ice cream sundaes, Camembert on a board, a variety of burgers, grilled meats, salads, desserts, and more. You'll love the lively atmosphere of our musical evenings, summer karaoke nights, pétanque tournaments, and the Sunday morning market. Children, teenagers, and adults will enjoy the many activities: swimming in the campsite's pool, whitewater swimming in the Tarn River, and supervised swimming at Trébas beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag label. There's also a playground with swings and slides, "L'Oasis Parc Enfants à Trébas" with its giant inflatable games and toddler area, as well as a leisure center, multi-sports courts (tennis, football, basketball), pétanque courts with summer competitions, river fishing, numerous hikes starting from the campsite, the GR36 and GR736 long-distance footpaths, cycling/mountain biking trails, and canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or electric mountain biking (rentals available on site). Or perhaps you'd prefer to relax under a tree, with your feet in the water at the campsite's small beach. And for a worry-free holiday, you'll find a pharmacy, doctors, and a physiotherapist in the heart of the village. We look forward to welcoming you in a friendly atmosphere for an unforgettable holiday at “camping l’Amitié au bord de l’eau” in Trébas, Tarn. Swimming pool from June 20th to September 4th Restaurant from April 15th to September 10th Bar from April 15th to September 10th Ice cream from April 15th to September 10th Snack bar from April 15th to September 10th Grocery store open 7 days a week Bakery open 7 days a week Tourist office from June 20th to September 10th Whitewater swimming all season long Trébas beach awarded the "Blue Flag": supervised swimming from July 1st to August 31st

Camping l'Amitié au bord de l'eau Chemin des Berges 81340 Trébas
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Grand' Hortensia
30 km

Grand' Hortensia

Fully renovated and furnished holiday home for 14 people, just outside the village, 1 minute from the leisure centre. Situated at an altitude of 620 metres, in the Hautes Terres d'Oc, your holiday at Saint-Pierre de Trivisy in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. You'll love the friendly locals, the leisure centre ideal for children (and adults too!), the first-class rivers for fishing, forest walks, hiking trails... In the village, you'll find all the shops you need for your holidays, a wellness and spa centre open all year round, a leisure centre with a water park, water slides, Aventure Parc (tree climbing) and lots of entertainment in summer... Fully renovated and furnished holiday home sleeping 14. For families or groups of friends, it is located at the entrance to the village, on the road to Lacaune, just a minute's walk from the leisure complex. Enclosed garden, terrace Ground floor: - large living room opening onto a single-storey terrace at the rear, equipped with a wood-burning stove, - fully-equipped kitchen (traditional oven, microwave, combined fridge-freezer, extractor hood, dishwasher... ) with comfortable dining area, - laundry room opening onto outside terrace with washing machine, ironing board and iron - wc 1st floor: - 3 bedrooms, each with double bed (140x190), - large bathroom with bath and shower, hairdryer - wc 2nd floor: - 2 bedrooms, each with double bed, - bedroom with 2 single beds (90x190) and 2 bunk beds (90x190), - 2 toilet cubicles with shower, - wc A small games house with a multi-games table (table football, billiards, table tennis and table hockey), board games and toys for the children. External electric car charging point. Le Grand Hortensia can be rented in a smaller format (ground floor and 1st floor only), a gîte for 6 people, Le Petit Hortensia (reference G1746 on Gîtes de France).

1200 avenue des Monts de Lacau 81330 Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy
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