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Discover Saint-martory, Haute-Garonne: nature and culture

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Nestled in the heart of Haute-Garonne, the charming town of Saint-martory offers an ideal escape for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts. Located near the Pyrenees, it provides an idyllic setting with a variety of activities for all tastes.

With its picturesque streets and rich architectural heritage, including the iconic Saint-Christophe Church, it's a must-visit for history and architectur...
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MUSEE DE LA FAIENCE
9 km

MUSEE DE LA FAIENCE

Enter the heart of the artistic city, and discover its heritage! Exhibits, collections and the history of earthenware, a presentation of the Gallo-Roman villa at Chiragan, the battle of Saint-Vidian, and a room dedicated to the famous annual Salon des Arts et du Feu. Musée de la faïence et du patrimoine martrais. The former town hall and its adjoining prison stood in place of the small garden in front of the tourist office. In 1954, you could still see the façade of the prison, which was used mainly after the Revolution. Three old houses followed, including that of a grocer and a wheelwright. This block of buildings, renovated in 2006, is now home to the Martrais Heritage Interpretation Centre or Musée de la faïence. Here you can discover the areas dedicated to the earthenware makers and other craftsmen and artists of Martres-Tolosane, the history of the Gallo-Roman villa of Chiragan and the legend of Saint-Vidian. The designs of Martres earthenware have changed a great deal since 1739, but the makers still honour the traditional motifs, in particular the Martres rose and the ibis, the bird that symbolises the village. Enter the heart of the Musée de la Faïencerie and discover its heritage! Exhibits, collections and the history of earthenware, a presentation of the Gallo-Roman villa at Chiragan, the battle of Saint-Vidian and a room dedicated to the famous annual Salon des Arts et du Feu. The Musée de la Faïencerie emerges like an enchanted treasure trove where the art and history of ceramics come to life. Nestled in this captivating space, visitors are transported on a journey through the ages as they explore the techniques and creations that have marked the history of earthenware. The carefully curated exhibitions showcase a range of pieces, from the earliest stages of craftsmanship to the most contemporary artistic achievements. Each object on display, whether precious crockery, decorative creations or functional works of art, reveals the evolution of the craft. In front of the building, you can admire the resin sculpture "Woman and child moulding pottery" by Toulouse artist Jean-Louis TOUTAIN (1948-2008). You can discover the village by watching a short 5-minute film presenting the village and its history. Located in the town's historic centre, the exhibition is housed in a 380m2 building that brings together three old houses that have been completely remodelled. It showcases the work of the four Martres earthenware manufacturers and their European partners (Modra and Naval), as well as a collection of old and contemporary earthenware and the work of Martres earthenware manufacturers with various guests of honour at the Salon des Arts et du Feu. A small room is also used for temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Place Henri Dulion 31220 MARTRES-TOLOSANE
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LE GRAND PRESBYTERE
9 km

LE GRAND PRESBYTERE

The town of Martres-Tolosane, a land of art and history, has restored the former presbytery and transformed it into an exhibition hall dedicated to Métiers d'Art and Contemporary Art. This place, steeped in spirituality, hosts a variety of exhibitions that change with the seasons. Since the beginning of the parish registers (in 1670), we know all the priests of Martres-Tolosane who have lived in the presbytery. In a state of disrepair, especially after the Revolution, the commune had to sell the dovecote and stable, located at the end of the magnificent garden, in order to carry out the most urgent repairs. After the Second World War, successive mayors provided some comfort for the priests. In 2014, the town council decided to make the most of this unoccupied building and give it a new lease of life, while preserving its original character. The discovery of half-timbering on an entire façade (under the plaster) has made the Grand Presbytère the jewel of the village. The architects have succeeded in highlighting all these testimonies to the past. The interior has been transformed into an exhibition space, with a glass front overlooking the village square, the church and the Heritage Interpretation Centre. The beautiful old garden has been brought back to life with harmonious planting. The faithfully restored inner courtyard invites visitors to take a step back into the village's past. Well integrated into this medieval landscape, the little rue Louise THÈBE is in harmony with the whole of this fine achievement. The Grand Presbytère opened its doors on 23 May 2015. Its large exhibition rooms are designed to host events throughout the year and promote arts and crafts and contemporary art.

6 Place Henri Dulion 31220 MARTRES-TOLOSANE
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VILLA ROULEUR
608 m

VILLA ROULEUR

"La Villa Rouleur is a charming accommodation for your next cycling adventure in the Pyrenees. This establishment offers renovated cycling guest rooms. A perfect blend of luxury and adventure to relax and explore the Pyrenees. Cycling paradise - Located on the Vélosud (trans-Pyrenean cycle route linking the ocean and the Mediterranean), in the heart of an incredible network of quiet country lanes at the foot of the Tour de France passes (Portet d'Aspet, Peyresourde, Menté, Col des Ares); it is also situated in a signposted natural cycling area that gives pride of place to mountain biking (XC, Enduro) and gravel. From the bike garage/workshop to the carefully selected local itineraries recorded on GPS, you'll benefit from our passion for cycling. Passion for the Pyrenees - With the mythical Pyrenees and the Garonne Valley opening onto neighbouring Spain, Villa guests have easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. From hiking in the high mountains to river or underground leisure activities (France's largest network). Here the Pyrenees are a natural playground in a complete nature destination. At home in the villa - Start your day with their delicious breakfast of locally-prepared pastries, refined espresso drinks and savoury delights. Relax in the spacious living areas and enjoy a book or video. Then, after a beautiful stroll or a hilly walk, there's nothing like a relaxing glass of white wine in the late afternoon by the pool. With the Pyrenees in view from the property, every day is a reminder of endless possibilities. All our rooms are en-suite. For cyclists, we have an adjoining, secure bicycle garage with workshop space and tools. Access to a quiet street to start and finish your ride. Toilets and shower available, as well as extra storage for equipment. The mechanic from the Cynisca women's professional cycling team will be on hand to help you if you need it.

23 Avenue de Toulouse 31360 SAINT-MARTORY
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MAISON D'HOTES L'ESCALERE
1.2 km

MAISON D'HOTES L'ESCALERE

At the foot of the Pyrenees, in the Pyrenees-Mediterranean region of Occitanie, 300 m from the Via Garona, in 1.5 ha of parkland on the banks of the Garonne, we offer 6 guest rooms (for a capacity of 14 people) in a vast residence completely renovated in 2013. For a real moment of relaxation and well-being, you can take advantage of the thermal baths (Salies-du-Salat, Luchon, Ax-les Thermes), but you can also enjoy our Finnish sauna on site! This bourgeois house on the banks of the Garonne awaits you for a relaxing break or a stopover to discover the Pyrenees or Toulouse. You can relax in the large park or take advantage of the real Finnish sauna (equipped with a wood-burning stove) for a wonderfully relaxing moment (surcharge €15/hour). An ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts, cyclists on the nearby Garonne cycle route or walkers. 8km from the Salies-du-Salat thermal baths. Ground floor: Lounge and dining room: Breakfast is served on the communal table. Living room where breakfast is served (library). Upstairs: hall with children's library, Chambre Le Salat (20m2) has a large bathroom with double washbasin, WC and walk-in shower. Balcony overlooking the Garonne and another overlooking the loggia. Simmons bedding 160cm and 200cm. Chambre Le Jô (12m2) (1 x 160cm bed and 1 x 200cm bed) with en-suite bathroom/WC and French windows opening onto the loggia. Family room La Garonne comprising 2 bedrooms (1 double bed (160cm) + sofa bed (120cm)) (2 twin single beds (80cm)) adjoining a bathroom with double washbasin, shower and Italian-style WC. Balcony overlooking the Garonne and another overlooking the loggia. The Soumès room and the Garonne room form a suite with a bathroom that can accommodate 4 or 5 people. It has 2 Simmons beds (80cm and 200cm) that can form a double bed. 2 French windows open onto the loggia. Chambre Peyroutou (13m2) has Epéda bedding (160cm and 200cm), a shower, washbasin and WC. Japanese atmosphere. 2 windows overlook the park. The last bedroom is in a small 40 m2 flat in the garden. It has a sleeping area with a double bed (140cm), a lounge with a sofa bed (160cm) (TV, DVD player), a fully-equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a separate WC and a storage area with wardrobe. Living room - dining room : Table d'hôtes and breakfast are served on the shared living-dining room table. Table d'hôtes meals can be booked in advance and cost €24. A packed lunch is available for walkers. The lounge area has a sofa, an extensive library, a television and board games. You'll also find tourist guides, maps of family walks, mountain hikes and cycle and mountain bike circuits, IGN maps, documents on the region's tourist sites and children's activities. You can also use the barbecue and plancha available in the garden. Wifi access. This haven of peace is an ideal base for visiting the Grands Sites Occitanie (Saint Bertrand de Comminges, Mas d'Azil, Auch, Lourdes, Toulouse), hiking in the mountains, exploring the Comminges region, cycling, for example on the Garonne cycle route, and of course fishing in the famous rivers of Haute-Garonne and Ariège, or simply in the Garonne that flows past your room, our house has been awarded the Fishing Accommodation label.

28 Lieu-dit L'Escalère 31360 ARNAUD-GUILHEM
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UN COCON SUR LA VIA GARONA
2.4 km

UN COCON SUR LA VIA GARONA

Spacious, bright and very comfortable gîte for an unforgettable stay for 2 on the Via Garona, the route to Santiago de Compostela. Created for Réjane, the owner's mother, this flat will delight you with its luminosity, covered terrace, spa and shared garden. The living room offers a splendid view of the surrounding hills. The well-equipped kitchen, the jacuzzi and the plancha under the covered terrace will allow you to share good moments of relaxation sheltered from the vagaries of the weather. In season, Hervé will share with you vegetables from the garden and fruit from the orchard. A fan of paragliding and walking, he will be able to advise you on the many activities available in the region! In fact, you'll be in the peace and quiet of the charming village of Mancioux, just a 5-minute drive from Boussens (train station with a 45-minute journey to Toulouse) or Saint-Martory, where you can do your shopping and go to the restaurant. The Martres-Tolosane / Castillon de Saint-Martory stage of the famous Via Garona hiking trail between Toulouse and Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges is just a stone's throw from the house. The Cité d'Art de Martres-Tolosane is 7.2km away, the Abbaye de Bonnefont en Comminges is 8km away, the thermal baths and golf course of Salies-du-Salat are 8.7km away, the Musée de l'Aurignacien is 10.3km away, the Touille fishing lake is 11.5km, the paragliding club and Pays de l'Ours at Arbas are 23km away, Saint-Gaudens is 24km, Montréjeau (swimming lake and golf course) is 38.6km and Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (most beautiful village in France) is 41km away. Accommodation on one level, accessible after the terrace and 3 steps: living room (fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area), bedroom (2 single beds 80*200cm, which can be twinned to form 1 double bed 160*200cm) and a shower room with WC. Reversible air conditioning in the living room and electric heating in the bedroom. DVD player, DVDs, radio and TV speaker available. The garden is shared with the owner. Parking in the property. The village school is next door to the gîte. Village festival on the third wee of August.

130 rue d'En Haut 31360 MANCIOUX
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ISLAND
2.7 km

ISLAND

Superb detached gîte in the countryside, facing the Cagire and the Parc Naturel des Pyrénées Ariégeoises. Detached single-storey holiday home in Lestelle-de-Saint-Martory, 18km from Saint-Gaudens. Enclosed private garden. Reversible air conditioning. Our nearby tourist recommendations: There is a restaurant and supermarket 5km away; the Via Garona hiking and cycling route (Martres-Tolosane - Castillon-de-Saint-Martory section) is 2km away; Bonnefont Abbey is 4km away; Salies-du-Salat is 7km away (golf course, casino and thermal baths); Martres-Tolosane is 13km away (earthenware museum); Aurignac is 16km away (Aurignacian museum); Aspet is 21km away (Tourist Office, one of the most beautiful markets in France); Cazères is 24km away (swimming, wakeboarding....); Saint-Girons, in the Ariège department is 30km away; Montréjeau is 33km away (swimming lake, golf course...); Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges is 35km away (one of the most beautiful villages in France); the Mourtis ski resort is 44km away; Luchon and Spain are 65km away and Toulouse is 83km away. When you book this superb detached gîte in the countryside, facing the Cagire and the Parc Naturel des Pyrénées Ariégeoises, you'll be delighted by the facilities on offer and by its location, far from mass tourism. Joëlle, the owner, will be delighted to welcome you and will be able to give you all the local tips for eating well and enjoying the region. The accommodation measures 110m2 and benefits from an enclosed garden of 1600m2. On entering, you will find a separate WC and a utility room (washing machine, tumble dryer, picnic bag, plancha, household utensils), then a corridor leading to a living room on your right; with a very well-equipped fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area (sofa, 160cm flat-screen TV and wood-burning stove); and on your left, 2 bedrooms (160*200cm double bed) and a bathroom. Electric heating. Outside, you will have access to garden furniture, a lounge, several deckchairs, a barbecue and badminton rackets.

3 chemin de Derrière le Châtea 31360 LESTELLE-DE-SAINT-MARTORY
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾