Gaillac :
Set in the heart of the vineyards by the same name, Gaillac is a dynamic town with a large shopping center.
Parcs, museums, elegant town houses, narrow winding streets, squares bordered by arcades, ancient medievel houses built in brick and wood, are some of the things to admire.
The ancient 'Abbaye St Michel', founded by Benedicitin Monks in the XIth century is now the tourist office hosting 'la Maison des Vins de Gaillac' (wine tasting, initiation courses...). Its gardens regularly host concerts.
www.ville-gaillac.fr
www.vins-gaillac.com
Montans, nearby was a pottery making center in the gallo-romane times.
'l'archéosite' museum - Tel. 05 63 57 59 16
www.archeosite.com
Lisle sur Tarn :
Bastide-port set on the banks of the Tarn River, founded by Raymond VII Count of Toulouse, a large square bordered by medievel houses in narrow winding streets, museums (chocolate museum) will ensure you a pleasent walk.
www.ville-lisle-sur-tarn.fr
Rabastens :
Founded in the XIIth century by the Moissac Benedictin Monks. An important stopover on the 'St Jacques de Compostelle' pilgrim route.
Things to see : Notre-Dame du Bourg XIIth and XIVth century church), magnificent roman portal, frescos. The ramparts - city wall on the banks of the Tarn River, elegant town houses.
Giroussens, ancient potters village, 'Maison de la Céramique Contemporaine'.
www.pays-rabastinois.com
www.ceramique.com
Saint Sulpice :
XIIIth century Bastide.
Château du Castela ruins and its medievel underground passage (visits), XIVth century church.
www.ville-saint-sulpice-81.fr
LA VIGNE ET LE BLE
Jean-Brice and Frédérique PETER
Rue Gérard Roques
81630 SALVAGNAC
(+33) 5 63 33 23 78
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