Discover Le Tarn
A land of forests, mountains, vineyards and plains, the Tarn is very close to Toulouse and Montpellier.
In the heart of the Occitanie region, the Tarn enjoys a climate that combines the greenery and freshness of the Atlantic landscapes with the mild, luminous climate of the Mediterranean.
A rich heritage awaits you: fortified villages, castles, churches, museums, where the enigmas of history rub shoulders…
A dense network of hiking trails allows you to discover the riches of the Tarn on foot, on horseback or by bike. Fishing and canoeing enthusiasts will be delighted: the Tarn, Viaur, Cérou, Agoût and many other rivers wind their way through our department…
All it takes is a few kilometers to change your world!
Discover the Tarn region: campsites, PRLs and vacation villages well placed to explore Albi, Cordes-sur-Ciel, the Gaillac vineyards, the Sidobre and the Monts de Lacaune. Museums, cellars, castles, typical villages and major sites in Occitanie: choose the ideal address to suit your needs (pitches, mobile homes, chalets, lodges), compare
Bastides and vineyards of Gaillac
The Gaillac vineyard is one of the oldest in France! Come and (re)discover reds, rosés or whites, the range available is as vast as the colors of the sky. Here, it’s all about wines, winemakers and, above all, passion.
Strolling through the villages and bastides, you’ll meet the people of the Tarn and their wineries. Gaillac, Puycelsi, Lisle sur Tarn…
It’s a land of wines and know-how to be savored with gourmandise. Each step tells a Tarn story, delivers a recipe and delights the eye.
Albigeois
Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Cordes sur ciel, which has been flying high above the clouds since the 13th century, Ambialet, a meandering town, Monestiés, classified as the most beautiful village in France, Carmaux and its mining past…
Albi, Cordes sur ciel, Ambialet, Monestiés, Carmaux… this region is a real treasure trove. The bastides, towns and wide-open spaces of Ségala offer an astonishing range of discoveries.
Whether you’re a history buff or a mountain biker, the sensations are always strong…
Sidobre & Monts de Lacaune
Between the granite rocks of the Sidobre (Europe’s largest granite plateau) and the grandiose panoramas of the Monts de Lacaune (and its many lakes), we enter the wildest part of the Tarn.
In the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, this land of wide-open spaces, rocky outcrops, water and cured meats will feed your most beautiful legends.
Hiking, villages, gastronomy, encounters… you’re in the land of true sensations.
Castres, Mazamet & the Black Mountains
Castres, Mazamet, Hautpoul or Labruguière, the towns and villages of the Pays d’Autan have witnessed centuries of art, religion, conflict and tradition.
The Montagne Noire, its thick greenery, the magic it exudes, the stories it tells and the heritage it harbors mean that nature is abundant and the people generous.
A strong, colourful character, a shared history, influences from other cultures… have shaped a fine team… rugby, of course!
In Castres, the gentle way of life is colored by Spanish good humor and Italian dolce vita! Climb aboard a coche d’eau for a gentle stroll. You’ll meet Goya and Jaurès in their respective museums, sit on a terrace and let yourself be carried away by the cobbled streets… perfect for a romantic break!
Mazamet’ s industrial heritage is still very much alive. Today, the village is turning its attention to the development of green tourism, but it hasn’t forgotten its heyday in the 19th century, when délainage played a leading role in Mazamet’s economy. In the streets, the past has left some traces, like these elegant and impressive private mansions, witnesses of this privileged era… The story of a beautiful reconversion.
Pays de Cocagne
The Pays de Cocagne owes its name above all to the “coques”, a stage in the processing of pastel to obtain the famous “pastel blue”.
Flower-filled hills with panoramic views of the Pyrenees, pink brick walls or houses with blue shutters, the spirit of the South-West is here!
The Pays de Cocagne is full of wonders. Shiver in the medieval underground of Saint-Sulpice, awe in front of the cathedral of Saint Alain and its Jacquemart in Lavaur, mystery under the Vauban vault at Les Cammazes, serenity in Dourgne and its abbeys, medieval atmosphere in Lautrec (and its pink garlic), emotion at the abbey-school of Sorèze (Musée Dom Robert, abbaye-école)…
Pays de cocagne, land of plenty!
Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park
Remarkable for its flora and fauna, rich in history and tradition, and proud of its cultural heritage, the Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park strives to maintain, enhance and preserve this exceptional land.
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Tarn, the Green destination
The Département du Tarn has been awarded the Silver level Green Destinations label, recognizing its commitmentto sustainable tourism on an international scale.
Tarn is the first département in France to receive this award.
