The fortified towns of Albi circuit

Built in the 13th century, Lisle-sur-Tarn is a fine example of Albigensian bastide architecture. A former stronghold of the wine and pastel trade, the town has preserved a beautiful heritage: a chequerboard layout, beautiful red brick façades,…

In Tarn, the bastide of Castelnau-de-Montmiral has the particularity of being classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Built in around 1222, the fortified village has withstood many conflicts and thus preserved its beautiful…

Located on the border between Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne, between the Albigeois area and Quercy, the village of Puycelsi is listed among the most beautiful villages in France and bears the pleasing nickname of "fortress in the woods". Perched…

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Dominated by the silhouette of its two imposing castles, the mediaeval town of Bruniquel, listed among the most beautiful villages of France, is a real architectural gem. This former stronghold is ideal for a leisurely stroll. Once prosperous…

In the department of the Tarn, the lovely village of Penne, dominated by the ruins of its castle, is set in a wild and unspoilt environment. Set off along the picturesque alleyway of the old town, lined with pretty houses, which will lead…

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Nestling at the confluence of the Aveyron and Bonnette rivers, on the border between Quercy and Rouergue, the mediaeval town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, founded in the 8th century around a former Benedictine abbey, offers a beautiful built heritage…

A magnificent Albigensian bastide in Tarn, one of the oldest such fortified towns in Occitanie, Cordes-sur-Ciel boasts an exceptional Gothic heritage in which all phases are represented: 13th-century Primitive, 14th-century Radiant and 15th-century…

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