The Tarn, dept 81, Midi-Pyrenees, France
A short introduction.
The Tarn countryside is lovely; unspoiled and diverse, catering for all tastes. The region with its rich history, varied landscapes, Gaillac wines and gastronomy, although easily accessible with flights from Toulouse international airport, Carcassonne airport and Rodez airport, is an area that remains authentic and still offers the true French way of living.
It is a region with a rich history illustrated by its medieval towns and villages, cathedrals and museums.
The beauty of its towns of pink brick or white stone, the diversity of its countryside, the friendliness of the inhabitants, its gastronomy; foie-gras, confit de canard, hams, cheeses, cassoulet, pink garlic and excellent local wines, the Tarn represents well, life in SW France.
Tarn is a department of 5,758km2 in the Midi-Pyrénées, south west France. It was formed in 1790 of the three dioceses of
Albi, Castres and Lavaur, belonging to the province of Languedoc.
Tarn tourist offices and information on the Tarn at the bottom of the page.
Videos of the Tarn
Albi in the Tarn South West France
Albi "La ville rouge" classed in U.N.E.C.O in July 2010.
La Goulue arriving at the Moulin Rouge - Henri Toulouse Lautrec
property of the Toulouse Lautrec museum Albi
Albi cathedral Saint Cecile
ornate vaulted entrance to the cathedral
Albi Saint Cecile
cathedral entrance
Albi cathedral
ornate window, entrance to the cathedral
La Boulangerie
Freshly baked bread
Castres Tarn
houses projecting over the river Agout
Music in Castres
open air concert of classical music Castres
Ville fleuri
hanging baskets over the river
Sidobre Peyro Clabado
The extraordinary rock formations of Sidobre
La Saut de Truites
Cascades - Sidobre
Medieval village of Lautrec
rooftops
Lautrec
view from the windmill Lautrec
Lautrec
porte cullis
Lautrec medieval village
wattle and daube walls in the watchtower ramparts
Houses in Lautrec
brick and timber framed houses
Tarn
an ocean of sunflowers in the Tarn
Chateau
in a sea of sunflowers, Tarn
Chemin de Randonée
walk along the footpaths of the Tarn
After the storm
rainbow over Lautrec
Realmont - market town
stalls under the arches
Realmont
Wednesday's bustling market
Local honey
local production of excellent Wilzer honeys - Denat
Produce of France
herbs, olives, dried fruits, herbal teas...
Local wines
local wine shop "Les caves du Midi"
Gaillac wines
local Gaillac wines and wines from further afield
Medieval fortified village of Cordes sur ciel
Cordes sur Ciel
an entrance to Cordes
Cordes
timber framed houses Cordes sur Ciel
Cordes sur Ciel
cobbled streets
Cordes sur Ciel
covered market place and crafts shops
Lisle Sur Tarn
view from the river
Lisle Sur Tarn
the square
Lisle Sur Tarn
brick and timber framed houses
Lisle Sur Tarn
the church
Gaillac vinyards
G for grapes G for Gaillac wines
Medieval village of Puycelsi
an entrance
Puycelsi
brick and timber framed houses
Puycelsi
the square
Puycelsi
house reparation in keeping with the style of the village
Puycelsi
the mayor's office
Puycelsi
on the doorstep
Castelnau de montmiral Tarn
the square
The Golden Triangle Tarn
houses and church
The Golden Triangle Tarn
painted decorative ceilings in the church
The Golden Triangle Tarn
stain glass window
Tourist Offices in the Tarn
Le Tarn - Tourisme & events
Albi Office de Tourisme
Between Albi & Toulouse - Gaillac - Cordes sur Ciel - Castelnau de Montmiral - Lisle sur Tarn - Rabastens - Cestayrols - Puycelci
Circuit des Bastides
Castres Office de Tourisme - Lautrec - Mazamet - Saint Pierre de Trivisy
