A short drive from the house will take you through the heart of the bastide country to the Aveyron Valley going through the medievel cities of Castelnau de Montmiral, Puycelci, Cordes sur Ciel, Penne du Tarn, Saint Antonin Noble Val and Bruniquel.
Vestiges of the Tarn's golden age, from the beginning of the second millennium can be seen in its walled towns and bastides, usually nestling on top of rocky spurs.
Villages of light and shadow with little winding streets await the tourist prepared to spend some time exploring and to venture off the beaten track. These colourful towns shaded in pastel colours are cloaked in mist at sunrise and flamboyant at sunset....
The spectacular Millau Viaduct, built to carry the A75 motorway 2.5kms over the Tarn Valley to the west of Millau, is 23 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower. The world famous bridge is only an hour and a half drive from Rousset.
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Toulouse is just a
short drive away. Rich in culture and history you can enjoy its many museums. Toulouse is also the home of the Airbus Industries with many activities available.
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Albi
where you can visit the oldest bridge in France, the Toulouse
Lautrec museum and the Sainte-Cécile Cathedral or simply
wander through its narrow winding streets.
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Gaillac Over a thousand years old, the town developed around a Benedictin abbey, which now houses the "Maison des Vins de Gaillac". Do not miss the picturesque Pierre-de-Brens tower.
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Rabastens
ancient walled city situated on the 'Circuit des Bastides'. You
can enjoy the saturday morning market or simply walk through
its narrow streest.
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Lisle sur Tarne a 13th century, ancient fortified town situated in the heart of the Gaillac vineyards, enjoys an idyllic location half way between Toulouse and Albi.
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Salvagnac is the nearest town, within a pleasant half hour walk, offering numerous facilities. Ancient fortified town. Originally named Silvanius from the Roman era.
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Jardins de Martels
This floral park and mini farm offers 2,500 different varieties of plants and flowers. 81500 Giroussens tel - 05 63 41 61 42 |
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Tarn Touristic Railways Located at St. Lieux-lès-Lavaur. This railway line has recovered almost four kilometres from an old steam tramway line.
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The Canal du Midi. Stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, from Sète to Bordeaux. Cruises are available. Visit the surrounding villages and towns.
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Cité de l'éspace
Inaugurated in Toulouse on June 27th, 1997 this is a scientific and educational park for all ages.
www.cite-espace.com
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