touristic guide Midi-Pyrénées

Within the Toulouse-Albi-Carcassonne triangle, the royal fortified town of Revel welcomes you with its 14th Century hall and its medieval houses...Thanks to the forward thinking of Pierre Paul Riquet, the Saint-Ferréol lake flows into the UNESCO World Heritage Canal du Midi.. Stroll through the ...

See a charming medieval fortified village at the foot of the Larzac plateau. At its heart, the Commanderie leads you into the incredible history of soldier monks. From March to October, free or guided tour: church, inner courtyard, dormitory, hall of honour, fresco-ed hall, Capuchin rooms, watcht...

CNMHS. The magical history of pastel blue in the Cocagne region : painting, dyeing, culture in the Château-Museum of Pastel. On show: 15 historic sites, monuments and towns. Tours of the museum every Sunday from 3-6pm. Daily in summer and by appointment.

Dive into nature for an fascinating insight into the world of insects: 15 rooms with more than 70 species of live insects, 3D cinema, temporary exhibition, restaurant and shop. Displayed in 2,400m² of exceptional architecture. See the “Carnival of Insects”, a surprising and fun outdoor tour. New ...

Founded in 1151, the Flaran Abbey is one of the best preserved in South West of France. Centre for Regional Conservation of Local Heritage (Conseil Général du Gers), this site hosts numerous cultural events all year round. See also the priceless treasures in the collections of the network of Muse...

At the foot of the dam of the Saint-Ferreol basin, the Museum and Gardens of the Canal du Midi find a museum unique to France, devoted to the Canal du Midi and its brilliant designer Pierre-Paul Riquet. Over 800m2, models, audiovisual devices, shows and original documents tell the amazing story o...

A Classified Resort with a prestigious past: the Abbey School, a historic monument, witness to 12 centuries of intelligence and memory, the Saint-Martin bell-tower, the half-timbered cantilevered houses of remarkable character, the Museum of Glass and its important collection of old glass, the L...

Depending on the day a steam or diesel train will take you slowly, on a ridge along the cliff to discover the wonderful countryside of the Dordogne valley. 1hr tour with commentary in open-top wagons. Bar, souvenirs. Group fees. Disabled access. Open Apr-Sept. Contact us.

In the Haute-Ariège valley in the heart of the true Pyrénées and right beside Andorra, the Hostellerie de la Poste welcomes you into a setting full of character, an old Postal inn. Bedrooms with shower or bath, WC, TV, telephone and internet connection. Try our local regional cooking on the terra...