Explore Crespin, Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées and its charms

This hike will take you from the Sérénac plateau to the Tarn valley. It forms a loop around the Méridienne verte. A few heritage features mark out its route. t the start, on your right, you can see the Albigensian plain in the distance. During your walk, you will cross agricultural areas, oak and chestnut woods. In Pécotte, a small place in the commune where two farms are located for market gardening, you will see above all the "bac de Pécotte". It was one of the links between the two banks of the Tarn. It was put into service in 1880. Its activity ceased in 1960. Every year, on the third weekend of July, a festival is organised around this ferry. You will then go along the Tarn before reaching the high plateau where you can discover beautiful landscapes towards Alban, Assac, Valence d'Albigeois...

In the heart of the Tarn Valley. Along this heritage trail, discover the peninsula of Ambialet, its churches, its village and its Priory. Around a schistose needle, the Tarn makes a long loop of 3 km. When the river seems to turn back, the peninsula of Ambialet is only about thirty metres wide. This unique site, which was for more than two centuries the most important stronghold of the Albigensian region, still bears the traces of a prestigious past. This tour will help you discover the various monuments and remains of Ambialet. From the old monastery, at the top of the promontory, you will have a spectacular view of the isthmus.

Cap Découverte offers an outdoor hiking trail combining earth sciences, the history of energy and augmented reality. Take a trip along the time scale, and revisit our inventions in the never-ending quest for new sources of energy. Equipped with a smartphone or tablet, you'll discover augmented reality scenes and interactive games such as a moving dragonfly. A 3.3km themed walk starting at the Cap Découverte Hostel roundabout. Departure point: At the roundabout of the Hostel de Cap Découverte. Distance: 3.3km Course duration: 1h30 Difficulty: Easy Marking: An interactive map is available on the Cap Découverte website, allowing you to view the route and find your bearings by geolocation in real time. The route is marked by various themed points of interest featuring information panels inviting walkers to combine and interact between the physical panels and the route's mobile application downloaded beforehand.

Listen carefully to the birdsong, observe the wildlife on the site, identify the species around you and admire the unusual landscape of Cap' Découverte for the duration of your walk! In the heart of 700 hectares of unspoilt nature, come and discover the new "Cap'Biodiversité" theme hiking trail. Listen carefully to the birdsong, observe the wildlife on the site, identify the species that surround you, and admire the atypical landscape of Cap' Découverte for the duration of your walk! A 3.79km themed circuit Distance: 3.79km Duration: 1h30 Difficulty: Easy Marking: Follow the grey markers with white arrows and the trail logo, as well as a geolocation QR code available from the forecourt. An interactive map is available on the Cap Découverte website, enabling you to visualize the route and find your way by geolocation in real time.

Following the left bank of the Tarn for 3 km, the Chemin de la Beaute (from the word "Veaute" or "voute") follows the meander around a wooded ridge overlooking the river by 150 to 200 metres. Starting from the small village which has preserved its schistose stone houses, in the hollow of the valley, preserved by the road access formed by two tunnels (constructions planned for the passage of a railway line), the path follows two parts of the GR®36 with passages overhanging the Vallée du Tarn Valley. 8 km of discovery, pleasant for the coolness in summer and allowing beautiful plunges on the landscapes of valley and plateaus of Ségala.

The beginning of the trail takes you along the banks of the Tarn. You will enjoy the movement of the river and the sound of the water. In summer, fishermen, canoeists and hikers will be part of the scenery. A little further on, the remains of the Trincat Mill. Along the way, you will come across huts that bear witness to an ancient habitat used by men and livestock. Through paths and meadows, you will reach the top of the plateau where you will discover landscapes as far as the eye can see. As you descend through the heather and broom, you will have a breathtaking view of the meandering Tarn. Around a schist needle, the Tarn makes a long loop of 3 km. When the river seems to turn back, the peninsula of Ambialet is only about 30 metres wide.

Located in the heart of an old cowshed, we open the doors of our farm inn all summer long! Our menus are based on products from our own or neighboring farms. Lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays : - Fresh produce, à la carte menu, wood-fired grills... Places are limited! Adult formula: Main course + home-made dessert - Platter featuring a sunny farm burger: Pastrami, chopped steak or vegetarian, take your pick! Your choice of salad, tomato or sheep's milk cheese, chef's secret. - Homemade egg custard. - 1 Glass of homemade apple juice. Children's menu : Main course + homemade dessert - Chopped beef steak, salad, tomato and cheese. - Homemade egg custard. - 1 Glass of homemade apple juice Evening meals, Wednesday and Thursday : - During visits to the farm, come to the Auberge for a delicious entrecôte... and not only! Adult formula: Main course + home-made dessert - Plate of 100% pure Galloway beef charcuterie served with salad and garden tomatoes. - Choice of entrecôte, ribeye, 100% galloway beef with home fries. - Dessert of the moment: Panna Cotta on strawberry coulis (from the garden), homemade egg custard (eggs from our own hens) and homemade milk cream. - Homemade Riquiqui. Children's menu : Main course + homemade dessert - Homemade farm burger with home fries. - Homemade chocolate fondant. - Accompanied by a glass of homemade apple juice.

To live a disconnected stay, comfort and nature combine with the campsite Les terrasses du Viaur. Located on the banks of the river. On a pitch or in one of our accommodations, share simple and unforgettable moments with family or friends. To live a disconnected stay, comfort and nature combine with the campsite Les terrasses du Viaur. Located on the banks of the river. On a pitch or in one of our accommodations, share simple and unforgettable moments with family or friends. Les terrasses du Viaur, camping and Lodges, offers you a unique holiday in the heart of nature. Book your family nature holidays in an exceptional environment. A river, the Viaur, a preserved area, with a remarkable view of the meanders of the Viaur, this is what you will find at Les terrasses du Viaur. Take advantage of this unique riverside and forest-in-the-heart location to stay in our cottages or tent and campervan location. And if you like unusual accommodations, solo or for two, bivouaquez or stay in our wooden teepee to feel like in a cocoon. You are certain of experiencing well-being in this unique place, where comfort rhymes with nature, space and disconnection. Whether you are booking a chalet, a tepee or a pitch, make the most of a nature experience.

Centre de recherche artistique proposant une pension pour résidence d'artistes. Pour tout autre demande, prenez contact avec nous s.v.p. AIR LE PARC is located in a beautiful former 19th-century notary's residence, the base of which dates back to 1596, adjoining a park surrounded by old stone walls, in PAMPELONNE (Tarn), a 13th-century bastide town. The residence has been open since 2006. Artists' residency, project and research centre for professional artists working in all disciplines (design, painting, visual arts, music, writing, theatre, dance, film, multimedia, etc.). It is also open for sessions, seminars, concerts and training courses. The rooms and studios are spacious. Large communal areas are available for projects. Groups of hikers or weddings can also be accommodated if required.

Housed in a former power station, the Saut du Tarn museum presents 200 years of industrial and social adventure, with a host of animated models.

This small campground offers 22 shaded sites along the river. 8m x 5m swimming pool (for residents only) Reception and snack bar, open to the public from 8am to 8pm. Breakfasts, ice creams, drinks, aperitif platters, shaded terrace.

A dream for nature lovers. In the middle of the forest, with river and simmingpool. Luxurious rentals and spacious pitches of at least 250 m². Personalized reservation. At Les Clots we can combine privacy and freedom for children to play everywhere. If ever you are dreaming of camping in the midst of nature, in a lush scenery, nobody around and the river nearby, than you should come to Domaine Les Clots. We offer you the luxury of 250 m² pitches on different terraces and private pitches in the woods. For more comfort we have 3 unique spacious woodhouses with a view, 3 canvas bungalows with own sanitair nearby, a cosy chalet and an authentic gîte. Swimmingpool, big barn to meet and play, river with small beach. Les Clots is car-free, so the children enjoy playing freely everywhere. Discover the Tarn and Albi in all its variations, we'll give you lots of ideas. English spoken. Reservation for the highseason recommended. Swimming Pool from 01/06 to 01/09 Bathing-Place from 01/06 to 01/09 Bar Or Refreshment Bar from 01/07 to 01/09

Shopping in a listed site in the heart of the historic center! The Albi market is held in a unique setting, a Baltard-style pavilion built in 1903. More than a century old, it's a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Twenty or so stores open their doors, offering authentic, quality products. Market gardeners, greengrocers, caterers, fishmongers, pork butchers, cheese-makers, pastry-makers... It's even possible to eat under the covered market, with a choice of catering outlets.

Albi Tourist Office's commercial/reception department: this is our travel agency, specialising in the organisation of guided tours, day trips and breaks for groups and individuals.

The Toulouse-Lautrec museum is located in one of the most beautiful corners of Albi: the Berbie Palace. The Palace is one of the Episcopal City’s major sites with World Heritage status. The museum is recognised internationally for the works of this artist from Albi. TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, A UNIQUE COLLECTION IN THE WORLD The world’s most important public collection of the works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, including 31 posters by the lithograph painter, is to be found in Albi. There are also no fewer than 219 paintings, 563 drawings and 183 lithographs displayed in the museum. Early works, major portraits, paintings of brothels, prints from the world of entertainment, advertisements and later works are presented there, giving this museum an exceptional collection. Each stage of the production is represented, highlighting his gift for observation, his talent as a draughtsman and his quality for capturing significant detail. The route around the museum is enriched with information panels. To visit the museum is to meet the man, this native of Albi, of whom this city is so proud. The first rooms are devoted to his early works representing his family, his friends and his favourite theme: animals. Gradually the visitor is taken into the Parisian world: the brothels, especially the world of entertainment and the circus. Room after room, we follow the evolution of this unusual artist.

The discovery of the Palais de la Berbie and the Toulouse-Lautrec collection with the family with an accompanying booklet for the visit

The bell tower of the church of Gaulène houses a manual carillon of 20 bells. Together with the carillons of Castres and La Drèche, it is one of the jewels in the crown of the Tarn's campanile heritage. Every first Sunday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. throughout the year and from 17 to 23 December at 6 p.m., a concert-visit is organised. On this occasion it is possible to discover the functioning of the keyboard "coups de poings" and to be closer to the bells. The carillon consists of 20 bells: - 1829: 1 bell - 1866: 10 bells - 2001: installation of a gift of 2 bells from 1847 - 2016-2017: 7 new bells The 1866 bells are called "demoiselles de Louison": demoiselle because of their shape and Louison being the name of the founder. These bells are designed to be operated in a rotating flight (a complete turn on itself). This set of "demoiselles de Louison" is the largest known today in France. A screen has been installed at the bottom of the bell tower to allow people who have difficulty climbing into the carillon to see the carillonneuse playing.

The highest point on the Ségala plateaux, located near Valdéries (497 m). The mountain is overlooked by the ruins of the 13th century church of Saint Barthélémy. Along the road from Valdériès to Valence d'Albigeois, the dolmen of Gouty, classified as a Historic Monument, is worth seeing.

Near the bus shelter in the village of Saussenac, viewpoint on the Ségala and the Puy Saint-Georges.

Near the bus shelter in the village of Saussenac, viewpoint on the Ségala and the Puy Saint-Georges.

At the lake of Ginestous.

The Sérénac forest is equipped to receive the public and to discover the forest ecosystem (interpretation and hiking trails, permanent orienteering course, mountain bike course, picnic areas). La forêt de Sérénac, forêt de chênes, de châtaigniers, de hêtres de charmes, d'alisiers, et quelques résineux de 200 ha à une vingtaine de kilomètres à l'est d'Albi, était autrefois exploitée par le couvent de Saint-Louis-du-Désert. Elle devint ensuite forêt de production pour les mines de charbon et la verrerie de Carmaux. Aujourd'hui réhabilitée, elle est traversée de nombreux sentiers de randonnées et sentiers de découverte au départ de la Maison de la forêt.

Our Lady of the Assumption dates from the 16th century and has been extensively altered. 17th century Pieta in polychrome wood and metal leaves Large, bright nave, illuminated by 18 stained glass windows created by the master glass artist François Soleille.

The church of Sérénac contains two paintings by Greschny.

Near the forest house in the middle of the forest and near the sports field, southern part of the forest.

On the banks of the Tarn, a little lower than Les Avalats, the chapel of Cahuzaguet is a fortified rural church from the 13th century. Visits on request Before 1789, it was a dependency of the Chapter of Albi, which had renowned vineyards there. François I offered Saint-Grégoire wine at the famous meeting of the Cap du Drap d'Or to the King of England, Henry VIII. The interior is very simple with a cul-de-four choir and a wooden gallery. The font bears two faces: a rather hard male head and a thinner female head, which could be Christ and the Virgin. Statue of Our Lady of the Angels (17th century) Famous painting (17th century): under the cross, Albi is represented with its ramparts.

Located in the heart of an old cowshed, we open the doors of our farm inn all summer long! Our menus are based on products from our own or neighboring farms. Lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays : - Fresh produce, à la carte menu, wood-fired grills... Places are limited! Adult formula: Main course + home-made dessert - Platter featuring a sunny farm burger: Pastrami, chopped steak or vegetarian, take your pick! Your choice of salad, tomato or sheep's milk cheese, chef's secret. - Homemade egg custard. - 1 Glass of homemade apple juice. Children's menu : Main course + homemade dessert - Chopped beef steak, salad, tomato and cheese. - Homemade egg custard. - 1 Glass of homemade apple juice Evening meals, Wednesday and Thursday : - During visits to the farm, come to the Auberge for a delicious entrecôte... and not only! Adult formula: Main course + home-made dessert - Plate of 100% pure Galloway beef charcuterie served with salad and garden tomatoes. - Choice of entrecôte, ribeye, 100% galloway beef with home fries. - Dessert of the moment: Panna Cotta on strawberry coulis (from the garden), homemade egg custard (eggs from our own hens) and homemade milk cream. - Homemade Riquiqui. Children's menu : Main course + homemade dessert - Homemade farm burger with home fries. - Homemade chocolate fondant. - Accompanied by a glass of homemade apple juice.

Our restaurant «Les Terrasses du Viaur» is located on the banks of the Viaur, in the heart of a preserved natural environment. It awaits you for a break in the middle of nature to refresh you or taste our cuisine. Along the river sheltered from the sun, enjoy simple and traditional cuisine. A friendly space to meet with family or friends. It is open every evening from Tuesday to Sunday from May to September.

Wine cellar/ Craft beers. Fresh and regional products, discovery of Touraine specialties. Friendly and family atmosphere. La Tourangelle invites you to a culinary discovery around the flavors of our terroir. You can taste: - fresh, local and organic products - organic wines - children’s menu - vegetarian dish on request

Bar/Restaurant, Menu and à la carte.

Family-run establishment for 7 generations, hotel restaurant and spa Panoramic terrace in the exceptional site of Ambialet Traditional local cuisine using only fresh produce, Maître Restaurateur, gourmet cuisine. Panoramic terrace overlooking the river Tarn. The restaurant offers creative cuisine with local flavours, in summer, on the terraces overlooking the river or in the air-conditioned dining room, in winter, around the fireplace in a cosy atmosphere. The chef's suggestions: lamb sweetbreads with chanterelles and chicken Célestine with olives.

Opening of the terrace on 19 May! Warm restaurant/bar, located in the magnificent setting of the Tarn valley in the village of Ambialet. Simple and traditional cuisine with creativity. Rooms for rent are also available. A la carte dishes offered at lunchtime and menu in the evening.

The 3M offers authentic and local cuisine for the pleasure of your taste buds.

L'Auberge occitane offers tasty traditional cuisine where local producers are honored. In the shade of the wisteria of this postal relay of the fourteenth century, come to discover authentic dishes cooked with fresh products. For groups, consult us (room with a capacity of 50 people maximum)and in (terrace 120 seats)

Welcome ! La Cantine welcomes you from Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and from Thursday to Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Canteen offers fresh products, a varied cuisine with flavors for all tastes and homemade dishes prepared on site, but also the return of pizzas! Come and enjoy a good time in a warm space for your business meals, with family, students or for many other reasons. Free Wifi, and plugs available...

Beautiful building on the banks of the Tarn, in a green, floral park, where you can enjoy clever regional cuisine on the terrace facing the river. In the Midi-Pyrénées, alongside the meanders of the river Tarn, is the 5-star Hotel and Restaurant La Réserve. The gourmet restaurant, is located in the heart of a floral park of 7 hectares, on the banks of the Tarn. You cannot but appreciate the sweetness of life that reigns there. Seated on the terrace or near the large windows facing the river, you will enjoy an attractive seasonal cuisine, in tune with the times.

To live a disconnected stay, comfort and nature combine with the campsite Les terrasses du Viaur. Located on the banks of the river. On a pitch or in one of our accommodations, share simple and unforgettable moments with family or friends. To live a disconnected stay, comfort and nature combine with the campsite Les terrasses du Viaur. Located on the banks of the river. On a pitch or in one of our accommodations, share simple and unforgettable moments with family or friends. Les terrasses du Viaur, camping and Lodges, offers you a unique holiday in the heart of nature. Book your family nature holidays in an exceptional environment. A river, the Viaur, a preserved area, with a remarkable view of the meanders of the Viaur, this is what you will find at Les terrasses du Viaur. Take advantage of this unique riverside and forest-in-the-heart location to stay in our cottages or tent and campervan location. And if you like unusual accommodations, solo or for two, bivouaquez or stay in our wooden teepee to feel like in a cocoon. You are certain of experiencing well-being in this unique place, where comfort rhymes with nature, space and disconnection. Whether you are booking a chalet, a tepee or a pitch, make the most of a nature experience.

Centre de recherche artistique proposant une pension pour résidence d'artistes. Pour tout autre demande, prenez contact avec nous s.v.p. AIR LE PARC is located in a beautiful former 19th-century notary's residence, the base of which dates back to 1596, adjoining a park surrounded by old stone walls, in PAMPELONNE (Tarn), a 13th-century bastide town. The residence has been open since 2006. Artists' residency, project and research centre for professional artists working in all disciplines (design, painting, visual arts, music, writing, theatre, dance, film, multimedia, etc.). It is also open for sessions, seminars, concerts and training courses. The rooms and studios are spacious. Large communal areas are available for projects. Groups of hikers or weddings can also be accommodated if required.

This small campground offers 22 shaded sites along the river. 8m x 5m swimming pool (for residents only) Reception and snack bar, open to the public from 8am to 8pm. Breakfasts, ice creams, drinks, aperitif platters, shaded terrace.

A dream for nature lovers. In the middle of the forest, with river and simmingpool. Luxurious rentals and spacious pitches of at least 250 m². Personalized reservation. At Les Clots we can combine privacy and freedom for children to play everywhere. If ever you are dreaming of camping in the midst of nature, in a lush scenery, nobody around and the river nearby, than you should come to Domaine Les Clots. We offer you the luxury of 250 m² pitches on different terraces and private pitches in the woods. For more comfort we have 3 unique spacious woodhouses with a view, 3 canvas bungalows with own sanitair nearby, a cosy chalet and an authentic gîte. Swimmingpool, big barn to meet and play, river with small beach. Les Clots is car-free, so the children enjoy playing freely everywhere. Discover the Tarn and Albi in all its variations, we'll give you lots of ideas. English spoken. Reservation for the highseason recommended. Swimming Pool from 01/06 to 01/09 Bathing-Place from 01/06 to 01/09 Bar Or Refreshment Bar from 01/07 to 01/09

It's an ideal holiday home for recharging your batteries and spending a holiday full of discoveries with family and friends. The house was renovated in 2013 and is therefore completely new, to accommodate up to eight people. It comprises two bedrooms with double beds, one bedroom with bunk beds and a cot, a large fully-equipped kitchen with dining area, a spacious living room with a sofa that converts into a bed, two bathrooms and two toilets. The house also offers two outdoor areas: a courtyard at the rear of the house and a garden around 50 m away. The small medieval village of Salles sur Cérou is ideally located, close to the city of Cordes sur ciel and 25km from the UNESCO World Heritage city of Albi and the Gaillacois vineyards. You can also explore the region on foot or by mountain bike, thanks to the many footpaths.

The Les Grivats cottage (110 m²), bright, spacious, well equipped will allow you to spend the holidays as you dreamed them in Ségala, in the Tarn. With its 3 bedrooms, you can enjoy this long-awaited moment of rest with family or friends. The gîte Les Grivats (110 m²) is bright, spacious and well-equipped and will allow you to spend some very pleasant moments. Its large terrace and private garden offer a panoramic view of the Segala mountains. This gîte has 3 bedrooms (master suite on the ground floor, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the first floor) and a capacity of 7 people, The shared swimming pool is nearby. Our rates include the rental of sheets and towels as well as the cleaning at the end of the stay.

Les Rougemonts holiday cottage, situated in the oldest farm building on the site, dates from 1861 (90m²). It is the ideal place to stay in Ségala, Tarn for a wonderful holiday with family or friends, as it accommodates 4 to 5 people (two bedrooms). Imagine the activity in the living room a few decades ago, when you see the original cement tiles. But for your comfort, you'll find all the contemporary equipment you need to cook to your heart's content and a cosy living room to relax in. On the night side, there's a bedroom with blue/green tones and the morning sun to gently wake you up. The other bedroom, with its linen drapes, is more spacious and can accommodate 3 people. These two bedrooms share a large bathroom with double washbasin, shower and bath. This guest house has a beautiful, independent outdoor area that is perfect for children's activities. The guest houses share a laundry room with access to a washing machine. In summer, come and enjoy the large shared 11*6 swimming pool.

Come as a couple or with your child. This guest house has 2 levels with a fully-equipped kitchen, a cosy living room and a separate terrace (with barbecue). A large bedroom with a king-size bed (160 cm) and drapes over the bed guarantees a restful night's sleep in a cocooning setting. The spacious bathroom has a large shower and bath. A cot or folding bed can be provided for a child up to the age of 10. Large shared 11*6 swimming pool in summer, with views of the "Monts du Tarn". Shared with the other guest houses, laundry room with washing machine, games area.