Things to do! It's tempting to sit by the pool all day but....
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There are many things for everyone to do. Whether you are a train obsessed toddler, a culture vulture, a foodie, a history buff or an active teenager, the region offers something for everyone:
For more information you can click on the photo and it will take you to a link. Slide your arrow over the photo for a simple text. A Visit to Albi The Cathedral of Saint Cecilie (the biggest brick building in the world) The Toulouse Lautrec Museum La Musee de la Mode (the smallest fashion museum in the world) Interesting and fun tourist train tour - the "navette" Restaurants Shops Bastides - fortified hilltop towns Cordes sur Ciel Castelnau de Montmiral Puycelsi Each has its own distinct character. Take your time to take a leisurely stroll through the cobbled streets and medieval squares. Enjoy the old doorways with their different knockers and windows with pots of flowers. Have a drink in the café and watch the world go by. Cordes sur Ciel has been awarded `Le Village Preféré des Français`: France's most preferred village! It's a must see in this area of France. Beautiful medieval streets and buildings, little shops, cafés and a spectacular view greet you at the top. And for those who have small children or don't fancy the walk up, there is always the little train. Castles Najac Penne Bruniquel Belcastel Each castle is impressive in its own right, standing tall over rivers, surveying the surrounding hills and inspiring images of knights in shining armour. Put your walking shoes on and climb up the ancient roads that lead to the castle! Markets Cordes sur Ciel St. Antonin de Noble Val Gaillac Villefranche de Rouergue This is what the French to do so well! Local produce of fruit and vegetables, mouth-watering cheese, honey, sausages and cakes. Local pottery too - perfect for presents for your loved ones. A Day in Toulouse Cité dÈspace - the space museum for 6 to 96 year olds alike! Architecture Shops Restaurants Museums Watch a Toulouse rugby game Active Days Canoeing down the Aveyron River (start at St Antonin, Laguepie or Najac) Adventure Park in Najac - zip-wiring & treetop climbing for all ages and abilities, and canoeing Cap Decouverte - activity park (zip-wiring, swimming, cycling, diving etc) Hiking/Walking Bring your walking shoes! There is a booklet with walks of different lengths. Walk through vineyards, forests and fields of sunflowers! Bird Watching Bring your binoculars! The countryside is full of wildlife (deer, hares, wild boar, rabbits) and birds of prey, woodpeckers, kingfishers and Hoopoe birds. Horse riding There are stables near by which offer rides in the country-side through forests and vineyards. Restaurants There are some excellent restaurants in the area, as well as family friendly bistros and pizzerias. The nearest ones are in Cordes, 5 minutes down the road. Try the local specialities: Cassoulet (bean stew with duck and sausage), Salade de Chévre (goat's cheese salad), Maigret de Canard (duck breast), Confit de Canard (duck legs), and Foie Gras. Vegetarians are well catered for with all the excellent locally grown vegetables and salad - all with zero carbon footprint! Wine Tasting There are many vineyards where you can enjoy some dégustation, wine tasting. We are happy to recommend a few. We have barely scratched the surface of the many small independent wine growers in the area so we will be happy to get a recommendation from you as well! There are some vineyards that have apero-evenings where you can buy a bottle of wine, some local nibbles and watch the sun go down over the vineyards, whilst listening to music. Everyone is welcome, baby to grandparent, and everyone enjoys a dance on the dance floor under the starry skies. We do have a selection of wines for you to try in the comfort of La Belle Vue if you prefer. Local Fétes All the villages have their traditional summer fétes where you can try local produce and enjoy a real cultural experience with the Bournazel fete (our village) at the end of August being amongst the best for an entertaining time. Train obsessed toddler Take the little tourist train up to Cordes. Take the little tourist train around Albi. The miniature railway museum in Gaillac The steam train at Saint Lieux Les Lavaur We are very happy to provide you with advice and information on local attractions and to help with bookings if you need assistance |
