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The
Midi-Pyrenees
is the largest region in
France, running from the
Pyrenees south of Toulouse,
bordering Languedoc-Rousillon
to the East, the
Limousin & Auvergne to the
north and the
Poitou-Charente & Aquitaine
to the west. The Midi
Pyrenees is a mixture of
many cultures and is often
claimed to be the region
with the best life-style.
Famous for its innate
festive feel, the region
enjoys a very sunny climate,
perfect for appreciating the
constant spectacle of its
landscapes. The towering
peaks of the Pyrenees
Mountains, nature parks,
cool mountain rivers and
scorching cliffs, the wild
Aubrac mountain plateau all
threaded through with
hundreds of miles of paths,
the gorges du Tarn and
Averyon, natural forests.
Visitors to the
Midi-Pyrenees are often
surprised by the friendly
spontaneity they encounter.
The region is full of things
to see and do during your
stay - spend some time in
Toulouse basking in the warm
glow of its famous red brick
buildings or perhaps Albi to
meet Toulouse-Lautrec.
Discover the delicious local
produce (foie gras,
cassoulet, Roquefort cheese,
wines, visit the mediaeval
castles or follow the route
among fortified towns (Route
de Bastides) marked by the
events of history and home
to typical small markets.
You will find picturesque
Romanesque and Gothic
memories. The region has a
variety of interesting
cities such as Toulouse,
Albi, Cahors, Millau,
Mountauban, Carcasonne,
Espaillon
Perfect Location
Laparrouquial,
10km North East Cordes sur
Ciel, is part of the
Department du Tarn with Albi
as capital city. Various
rivers - the most important
being the Tarn, the
Avyeron and the Viaur
meander through this
Department. The natural
landscape includes the
gorges du Tarn and Aveyron,
large areas of unspoilt
natural (oak) forest,
rolling countryside with
vineyards, sunflower, lupine
and grain field, mountainous
areas and plateau's with
their typical vegetation (causse).
An afternoon trip by canoe
through one of the the
famous gorges with their
magnificent rough landscape
with steep walls and
leanover rocks is considered
a "must" by nearly all
guests. Whatever the time of
the year you will be well
placed at Le Peyrecout is
set in a perfect position
for exploring the Tarn,
Aveyron, Tarn & Garonne and
further a field within the
Midi-Pyrenees. It is
certainly possible to visit
the Pyrenees, the walled
city of Carcassonne and even
the Mediterranean for a day
out.
The History and Cultural
We are close to the bastide
towns unique to the South
West of France, built to
redevelop the region after
the ravages of the 100 years
war, Cordes sur Ciel one of
the most beautiful is just
10 kms away, and has a
variety of restaurants and
artisan shops, others
including Puycelsi over
looking the forest of
Gresigne and Penne with its
ruined castle perched
precariously above the
Aveyron Valley are only a
short drive away. Set below
the cliffs of the Aveyron
Gorges is the lovely town of
St Antonin Noble Val where
the film "Charlotte Grey"
was filmed.
Our local village, 5mins
away, is Laguépie nestled at
the junction of the rivers
Viaur and Aveyron in the
Tarn & Garonne. Laguépie is
a lively market town with
its famous for its chestnut
festival and medieval castle
bordering Tarn et Garonne
and Aveyron.
To the south, 10mins away,
is Monestiers which has been
nominated as one of the most
beautiful villages in France
and houses a stunning
collection of 15th Century
statues.
The historic city of Albi,
with its famous fortress
cathedral, the largest brick
built building in the world,
is an enjoyable day out and
you can also visit the
Toulouse Lautrec museum,
which houses the largest
collection of the artist's
work in the beautiful
Bishops Palace. If you are
staying over July 14th
weekend there is always a
fabulous firework display
above the river.
There are Roman remains
throughout the region with a
particularly good display of
artefacts in Montans. In
Castres there is the Goya
museum, and Toulouse, the
"rose city" has a variety of
historic buildings, museums
and galleries. Toulouse is
also home to Space City and
provides a good day out for
all the family.
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