The garden is beautiful. Lovely places to sit and different areas to walk near water, fountains, under shade and in the open. Always tonnes of people working on improvements! Lovely vibe!!!!!

Beautiful gardens. Sometimes quite busy but fun to watch everyone posing on the bridge. Other times very quiet and tranquil.

A wonderful gem in Toulouse. The Japanese garden is done wonderfully and has a little Japanese house which explains the design of the garden. There’s a little bridge with fish in the pond. There’s also a raked zen garden. A tranquil place.

The garden itself is really peaceful and well-kept, with a nice layout that makes it easy to wander around and enjoy the scenery. It didn’t feel too crowded despite being a weekend. Overall, a really pleasant spot to relax for a bit if you’re in the area.

This is a traditional Japanese garden located within Jardin Compans-Caffarelli. Modeled after the gardens of Kyoto, it was created in 1990 and named in honor of Pierre Baudis, the city’s mayor at the time. The garden faithfully recreates key elements of Japanese landscaping, including a red arched bridge, bonsai trees, a sand garden, bamboo groves, stone lanterns, and a koi pond. It offers a serene, exotic retreat within the urban landscape, inviting visitors to enjoy a moment of peace and harmony in the heart of the city.

really enjoyed this little garden only small area is actually Japanese. There is a small pond with Koi fish and turtle which is interesting to see. there's a Japanese building on the on the pond which provides shade and some minimal seating. Be careful as some paths are made out of stone and uneven so better in mind if you're going with elderly however most of them are flat.

A really nice garden on the west side of Toulouse near the Canal du Midi. The Japanese gardens are very nice.

The Convent of the Jacobins in Toulouse is a beautiful and peaceful place. The interior is striking, with its elegant brick columns and calm atmosphere. Although the exterior is currently under renovation, it’s still well worth a visit. Built in the 13th century by the Dominican Order, it holds great historical and spiritual significance, especially as the resting place of Saint Thomas Aquinas.

This is an incredibly beautiful building. It’s worth taking a couple of hours just to enjoy the building aside from anything on display. The exhibitions are incredible and the acoustic for music amazing. The gardens are just so gorgeous. Make sure you allow enough time to visit.

Along with the cathedral, this is a must see in Toulouse. It is five euros for adults to enter, but it is absolutely worth it. With the restoration work that is going on the exterior. The entrance is via the refractory. In here, several of the lunettes have been removed from the walls and are being restored on the ground. The church chapter house and other areas are absolutely fascinating. There are many audiovisual guides which explain some of the amazing architecture and history. It would be very easy to spend an hour to two hours, marveling at this beautiful building.

The Convent of the Jacobins in Toulouse is simply breathtaking .The brick walls feel warm and grounded, while inside, the soaring palm-shaped vault seems to lift your spirit upward. Being there makes me feel both humbled and inspired — a quiet reminder of beauty, history, and serenity all in one space.

Its beautiful, and interesting to visit inside .. The ticket is reduced if you have a student ID then its 3€

The couvent amazed me with its main church: a row of giant columns supports the vault and divides the space into two parts. Otherwise, the monastery has a traditional structure with an internal garden with arcades.

The convent is one of the most significant examples of Southern French Gothic architecture and the historical heart of the Jacobins (Dominican Order), founded in Toulouse in the early 13th century. Construction began in 1229 and was completed in the 14th century. The convent played a central role in scholarly, preaching, and missionary activities across medieval Europe. It houses the relics of Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Dominican theologian and philosopher, whose remains were transferred here in the 14th century. The name "Jacobins" comes from the common French nickname for the Dominicans during that time. The church’s interior is renowned for its palm tree–shaped vaulted ceiling, where ribbed vaults fan out from slender columns. ※ Included in the Toulouse Pass Tourisme.

It is a nice and clean church, both the exterior and interior are beautiful, it was a pleasure to visit this church during a day trip to Toulouse and a walk around the city center. When we entered the church, young girls and boys were singing religious songs and a good spiritual atmosphere was created. The church was relatively quiet and had the necessary peace. I personally felt very good and I hope you will also have a good experience visiting this church.

The basilica is one of the largest Romanesque-style churches in Europe and a major landmark of Toulouse. Construction began around 1080 and continued through the 13th century. The building reflects a pure Romanesque design with later Gothic additions, combining red brick with pale stone. Its most iconic feature is the 64-meter octagonal bell tower, a defining element of the city’s skyline.

This is a truly mind blowing cathedral. It is the largest remaining Romanesque church in the world. Its soaring barrel voltage ceiling gives a sense of space and majesty. There are wonderful statues and some incredible fresco paintings which have survived hundreds of years. I must see when in this city.

Beautiful architecture. We were lucky that there was a wedding ceremony when we entered so we got to hear the organ play live which was amazing. The entrance is free. Highly recommend a visit.

A more grandiose cathedral, visible from many parts of the city because of the distinctive tower. The access was limited when we visited because there was a service on.

Mast seen Landmark of Christian medieval architecture. Free entrance. Take your time to visit and discover all parts of basilica.

Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Toulouse. It is free to enter for all.

Very interesting museum. More of an art gallery. Some great Boudelle sculptures and a whole series of Venetian School art. Not my taste but interesting in their own right. The building has beautiful ceilings

The recently renovated building is almost as lovely as the collections it holds! A truly impressive and educational collection of a local artist's work. Amazing collection of sketches and models of works that grace both the US and UK national galleries plus many more. The spaces and exhibits for the temporary shows equally impressive. A must visit in Montaubon!

It is a beautiful building showcasing some fantastic art. A good mixture of paintings and sculptures, with one room dedicated to the sketches of Ingres. Finished the trip with a visit to the cafe for tea and a pastry.

I loved this museum for the permanent collection of both Ingres and Bourdelle and found the collection interesting and educational.

This museum is very interesting and depicting the correlation between the two artists Ingres and Bourdelle which is very interesting to understand. As well, the museum shows the personal collection of arts and drawings from Ingres which provides a strong perspective on Ingres' creation process.

Excellent art museum close to the centre of Montauban. It is the first time I have revisited it since the renovations and they seem to have done a very good job. All the exhibits are well displayed too. I particularly enjoyed the basement area in what felt like an old chapel. Many nice displays, some quite amusing. Recommended.

Truly amazing. Beautifully restored, an absolute jewel. Go and visit it. The town is a bonus wirh that marvellous square in the centre.

Please like and follow. Place national is surrounded by beautiful stores and covered and open air small streets. A charming place

The Place Nationale Montauban is an absolute gem that encapsulates the town’s lively spirit and rich culture. Surrounded by a plethora of charming cafés and restaurants, the square offers a delightful array of culinary experiences. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick coffee or a leisurely meal, the establishments here provide swift service without compromising on quality. At the center of the plaza lies a beautiful fountain, a focal point that adds to the square’s allure. It’s not just a visual treat; the fountain serves as a gathering spot where children joyfully play, their laughter adding a cheerful soundtrack to the ambiance. This lively scene brings a sense of community and warmth that’s truly infectious. The plaza’s atmosphere is both vibrant and welcoming, making it an ideal spot for both locals and visitors to relax and soak in the town’s charm. Whether you’re enjoying a meal, people-watching, or simply basking in the lively environment, the Place Nationale Montauban an experience that’s both delightful and memorable. ⸻ If you’re planning a visit to Montauban, make sure to spend some time at the Place Nationale Montauban or. It’s more than just a square; it’s the pulsating heart of the town where culture, community, and cuisine come together beautifully. 

Hi all, before to start to describe this place, think about how little we know about what surrounds us? Very beautiful area and if you order a guide who just an hour or a little more will tell you about the history of all the places and buildings and people who lived in this city you will understand how much surrounds us. I would highly recommend you to visit the city of Montauban.

Great, smaller town square with deep brick arch colonnades, ideal in hit weather. Bars and street food all around, and a fantastic squirting/misting water ' fountain' area for the kids to play in and get wet.

Montauban - Lovely space with atmospheric water feature, lots of busy cafes and restaurants

Lovely little square to pass the day, bars coffee shops & restaurants to suit all

It was great. We had a meal on a terrasse near by.

Great place. I saw a lot of comments that everything is in French only, well, that's not true, apart from some spectacles, everything is available in French, English and Spanish. However, they could provide some subtitles for the French only parts. I spent there 1 full day, it's enough to see the most important parts and walk through the whole object. If you want to really have full experience and see everything thoroughly, 2 days are recommended. Great place for kids, adults and anyone who loves space exploration. My favorite spectacle was the imax space images. Overall, highly recommended.

There are lots of shows which are really informative and educational. We loved the Mars Rover one, but the only thing was everything was explained in French so we had to use live translation. The planetarium shows has audio guides in english. Other than above this is a great place to visit for both kids and adults who love space.

If you’re in Toulouse and even remotely curious about space, the Cité de l’Espace is a must-visit — especially with kids. I went with my daughter, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences we’ve had together. The IMAX Deep sky show was fantastic. Gazing at the stars in the Planetarium made us feel like we were travelling through the galaxy. The highlight is the Lune Explorer where you get to experience being an astronaut on a mission to Moon. You can literally feel the 2G force!

It's a must see if you are in the area. I would recommend setting a few hours aside if you visit - especially if you want to check out some of the shows on offer. Planetarium and take off simulations are great - the latter does have quite a bit of a wait time however. Translation headphones are available for planetarium - English and Spanish. There's also a restaurant and food trucks, the only thing missing was a coffee truck for some pick me up. Overall spent around 5h and haven't seen everything.

Love it! Very good place to visit. Full of astronomy, stars, planets, and fun things. Tons of activities to do and see. You would need the whole full day for this. Highly recommended.

Nice space oriented museum, from the first rocket into space, to the future. Pitty that there isn't any Dutch, as a neighbour country this would have been nice. (Translating everything for my kids was exhausting 😁) A lot of interactive stuff, friendly staff, children are more than welcome to experiment and try things. But again, only in french.. A lot to discover, you'll need at least a full day if you want to see everything.

On a warm summer day, we visited the Cité de l’Espace in Toulouse with our children—and what an experience it was! The interactive space museum offers an incredible variety of things to see and do, both indoors and outdoors. Our kids were thrilled to try out the simulators (with almost no waiting lines), where they felt like real space shuttle pilots, tractor drivers, and even captains of a fishing boat. Outside, you can walk among life-size spacecraft and even step inside some of them—something truly unique in Europe. One of the highlights was the panoramic theater, showing an engaging film about the galaxy and our solar system. It's just a pity that much of the content was only in French. For a museum that celebrates European cooperation in space, we had hoped for a bit more multilingual accessibility 😉. We had a great time and, honestly, ran out of time after four hours of exploring. Whether it’s sunny or rainy, this place is absolutely worth a visit!

This is a well organized outlet mall with many stores close by Toulouse. The price reduction is not bad but not on all products. I am missing some luxury and France stores, that I would expect at a France outlet mall. The parking lots are big enough but on a busy day it could be to less.

I enjoyed there, but the clothes there are really not modern at all. You can find some cafeterias to have a drink but there is no restaurant.

A really nice outlet mall. It has a nice layout and we found some intresting new brands as well as some classics. Obviously the Lindnt store and it's milk hot chocolate was a highlight for me!

Cons: -WC: Just 2 real Toilets for the Men on every Entry -No Parking overnight possible for Caravan or Motorhome. -Half of the stores are closed -no real restaurant is inside. Pros: - Wasn't Overcrowed - nike, Adidas and Puma - not to big. - some fun activitys for kids like a fast run trail with speed measurement

Prices are much lower but less selections. Most of the shops do not offer tax refund.

It's ok to kill some time if you have extra time before boarding the flight from toulouse as its only 35mins away

Good place to spend time for shopping and there is a place for kids to play, no restaurants open after 3 o'clock

What an awesome amazing castle. I took the audio accompaniment in English and if I was to visit again, I would take it again! It is a must if you want to get the most out of your visit. Lovely friendly English speaking ladies on reception who are knowledgeable about the castle. You can tell they really enjoy their job. The castle is in various states of repair. Restoration work has been carried out in most of the rooms that are open & available to the public to see. I appreciated seeing what unrestored parts of the castle looked like too.

Spectacular setting but you need to stop on the road to the village to get the best photograph as once you reach the castle you are too close and at the wrong angle to photograph it all. It costs €5 to enter and the lady at Reception was extremely helpful, giving us a map and explaining the recommended route. It doesn't take long to see everything, we did it in about 20 minutes. There is a recorded guide available which probably takes longer.

What a lovely place this is with plenty to do and see. The village is very pretty and the castle is amazing. Well worth a visit

An impressive historical monument since 1840, the building (12th, 13th and 17th centuries) is built at the very top of the cliff overlooking the confluence of the Vère and the Aveyron, on the site of an ancient Roman castrum. Property of the Counts of Toulouse in the 12th century, it was shared in the 15th between two branches of the House of Comminges, which explains the current division into the Château Jeune and the Château Vieux. Also known for having been the filming location for the movie "Le Vieux Fusil" with Romy Schneider and Philippe Noiret ...

We had a much better experience than we had expected, based on a review by a local guide. As others have said, the reception staff are very helpful. We were given the choice of the audio guide or a written guidebook. We opted for the latter - which was in English and French - and found it very useful. A wonderful location and two very interesting castles. Rather puzzled about another reviewer’s comment about cobwebs; in a building dating from 12th century, how surprising!

Wonderful medieval village and castle definitely worth to make the detour. Nice small cobblestone alleys that lead to the top of the village (relatively steep climb but not very long), where the old (medieval) and the new (16th- 17th) castles are located. In the museum you find the details of the Neanderthaler found here as well as the cave discovered around 1990.

2 Castles side by side located on a cliff 90 metres above the adjacent river. This is a very interesting place to visit with a fascinating history. We spent several hours wandering through the castles and grounds listening to the self guided tour information. Well worth a visit.

Peaceful and calm place. The perfect place to spent a summer day. There are some nearby restaurants and bars.

Beautiful place, perfect for picnics !

Visited in mid-August, warm water! 'Beach' is mud /small stones, but ok without shoes. Bathing is monitored, pedalos (with slides!) to hire. Shallow shelving water. Restaurant for snacks and a drink with outdoor play area for children. A good place for a day out

Nice sea for swimming, dogs are allowed, too

Excellent

Lovely to walk around.

Very nice place,accessible by car, not too many people and very nice water

Fantastic place with incredible views. A bit of a hike but well worth the experience. A beautiful place to visit.

Beautiful town with a castle perched high on an escarpment. Alovely walk from the shop-lined square up to the castle. Climb the circular narrow stairs to the top of the keep for amazing views.

When I was growing up there was a popular saying ‘Bacon and eggs, no thank you I’d rather wash my car’ As I walked around the castle at Najac I recalled this saying and processed to shout ‘I’d rather wash my car’ Surprisingly a man came up to me and said that it was about time

Interesting historical place. Great for a day out with the village next to it.

This fortress/castle is one of the most impressive ones you will ever see. It's the location that makes it. Sitting on a - at times steep - hill, you can see it from far away. And when you are walking down on the Rue Du Chateau (coming from the village), then it's just a sight to behold. It's picture-perfect. It goes a good way down from the village....until it goes back up again to reach the castle. It's a fairly short walk - a lot shorter than it might seem. If you have a stroller or a wheelchair it's quite an obstacle though. And the steep stairs and the cobble stones can get pretty slippery, even when it's not raining. So be aware of that and be careful. We didn't go inside the castle - we had our Bulldog with. But the best sight of it isn't up-close anyways...it's on Rue Du Chateau when you walk towards it. A wonderful, pretty and magical fortress. A must-see.

Absolutely stunning, great value too. Well worth a visit if you are nearby. Definitely take the time to climb to the top of the tower!

What a great trip! The hike up was not the easiest stroll, however many places to take a breather and see the views. From inside your can climb to the top- the spiral staircase are narrow, but worth the climb. You can see the town of Najac from each level and the secret passway is really fun. A great time!

This is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the southern French gothic style I have ever visited. The outside is very imposing but the inside is crammed with beautiful artwork. It’s said that it is the largest building constructed out of bricks. Close to the building is a beautiful garden and the Toulouse-Lautrec museum.

What can you say about this most imposing yet beautiful of cathedrals? The plain Tolosian pink brick exterior - built as a fortress to intimidate the Cathar supporters - belies the intricate beauty inside where every surface is decorated to a point that you have to just sit down to try and take it all in. And that is what you can do - it is free to enter the eastern half of the cathedral. The western half - similarly decorated but less busy, and one for the fans of impressive sculptures of the time, is a small fee, and also contains the treasures on an upper floor. Not necessary to enjoy the cathedral, but if you like completeness. The choir is stunning though, and reminiscent of York Minster, but taken up a notch. The only hint of this on the outside is the main entrance, whose portico feels like a mini cathedral in itself. If Notre Dame had fallen down before Victor Hugo built it up again, then Quasimodo would have felt very at home here, at least the Disney version anyway… Finally, we have to mention the organ - one of the biggest in France and uniquely decorated with the queues for Heaven and Hell. Very Dutch in form, and something to marvel at. I’m a big fan of European cathedrals, and Albi is in my top three. Not to be missed, if you are at least within 100km of it. The authentic winding streets and high views over the river as you make your way there add to the visual drama.

Truly magnificent and spectacular church with incredible art and massive fort like structure on the outside that bellies the intricate details artful details on the inside. I didn't pay to see the other half of it but didn't think it was necessary to get a great experience. Must visit if you are around Toulouse.

Free entry to the impressive Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, the largest brick cathedral in the world, has the feel of a fortress. • 113m long, 35m wide and 30m under the vault •  a 78m high bell tower completed in 1480. • 1282/1493: it took 200 years to build It is also the largest fully painted cathedral in Europe, with 18,500 m² of frescoes and decorations.

The almost complete painting of this large Gothic building is unique, magnificent, and impressive. A must-see, and not just for art historians. And very easy to visit: there's a large parking lot below the hill, and admission is free. Sit in the choir stalls and stay for a while.

Truely magnificent! This is the largest brick cathedral in the world and fully painted inside. The frescoes are amazing, worth the visit to this beautiful town albi

Excellent visit, well worth the 6€ for the audio guide. A remarkably well preserved church and surrounding area. The toulouse lautrec museumjust besides. A beautiful place to lookat while you take a consommation in one of the bars at the edge of the square.

Museum showing paintings and other works by Goya and other artists. Well presented and easy to navigate. There are stairs and a lift, inclusive for disabled.

Wonderful new museum in Castres. Very helpful and friendly staff. All rooms had descriptions in French and English ! The building, the garden, the paintings and artworks were all great. Definitely visit Castres to visit this museum!

Lovely welcoming staff .. beautiful setting good exhibition.. clean toilets xx 😘

A hidden gem in Castres, Occitanie! In a totally renovated palace created by architect Mansard of Versailles fame and gardens by Le Nôtre of same fame! Inside, a wealth of Spanish Art well organized and displayed chronologically, an excellent audio guide together with written notes in each room make your visit worth. Leave two hours to enjoy it to the maximum.

Very similar exhibition space to the Toulouse Lautrec exhibition in Albi. Lots of smaller rooms featuring Spanish artists. Well worth a visit.

Best place to visit in Castre. You will have 3€ discount if you have visited the other musées partenaires.

Excellent museum, mostly featuring Spanish art through the centuries. Well imagined exhibition showing the influence of Goya's work on Picasso.

Impressive city and a real statement building which houses the works A lot of early career stuff you don't hear about. It s a climb to get there and parking is 'fun ' but the building has lifts too. Go there and spend some time in the city too.

Beautiful experience! The paintings on 3rd lower half were the best from the collection in my opinion. Wasn't a huge fan of that aspect of the museum but it definitely made up for it being able to experience the entire building and all it's gardens.

A superb museum presenting the world's most important collection of Toulouse-Lautrec works. At the foot of Albi Cathedral, the Palais de la Berbie majestically overlooks the Tarn River. It was within the walls of this 12th-century building that the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum was established in 1922, bringing together the world's most important collection of this Albi painter. It houses more than 1,000 works, paintings, lithographs and drawings, as well as the 31 posters that made the artist famous. This exceptional collection traces his entire oeuvre, from his early paintings to his final canvas, including his Montmartre years.

Very nice museum, well laid out, and in a beautiful location. I liked that they dedicated some of the space to the history of the building itself and the archeological work that was done to uncover some of its secrets and beauty.

Worth taking the time to visit. The museum is well done. It was interesting to learn the history of Lautrec and see his work from a budding artist to the end of his life. It was nice the museum provided English translated guide sheets throughout the museum. When you're done make sure to check out the garden in the back.

This museum is located in a former bishops palace, so the building is already nice. But the collection is also surprisingly good because it includes some of this early painting work, as well as that several of his contemporaryies' work. They have a hsndful of Eduard Vuillard paintings for example. It is difficult to get there by car, so park by the market parking lot.

Largest collection of works by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. Very good display of works from throughout his life. Very good description of works and overview of his life displayed from room to room. Also, some works by his famous instructors and friends. Descriptions in French, English, and Spanish (Castellano). I saw that in each room, there are large laminated card with the descriptions in other languages (German, Occitan, and others). The old building housing the collection itself would be worth visit. The museum store is much more reasonably priced than most. The staff is very kind. They are obviously proud that Lautrec is their home town boy. Really very nice experience.

Fantastic French-style garden which flourishes at the foot of the majestic Palais de la Berbie. Located in the monument's former parade ground in the 17th century, it owes its existence to the first archbishop of Albi, Hyacinthe Serroni. Listed as a Remarkable Garden since 2010, one usually comes to enjoy its tranquility and its incredible panorama of the right bank of the Tarn, the Pont-Vieux, and the old mills ...

Beautifully walled buildings and gardens with great view over the river to the old town and bridges. Free of charge to enter, although the museums inside do charge a small few. Wasn't busy when we went on a Saturday at 2pm. Great restaurants surround the palace although you will pay a premium, 19euro for a burger although many do a plate of the day which is better value. If you take the walk behind the palace down to the river, there appears to be a boat tour but we were tight on time so did not go for a cruise.

Very scenic spot, definitely a must visit. It’s just directly behind the museum next to the cathedral. A personal advice to tourist is that don’t rely googlemap too much you might misunderstand these attractions are separated different spots but in fact they are all a group of historic buildings together. The cathedral, museum, garden, bridge are all together accessible from 1 place.

Strongly recommend visiting the garden next to the river after your museum visit. Just look at these gorgeous plants and amazing views. I’m sure that it’s beautiful in any season.

Fantastic beautiful garden. Immaculate planting and trimming. Really is beautiful. The views over the garden and across the bridge are stunning.

Small and cute garden à la française. No booking and no entrance fee required. Enjoy the view!

A garden located on the banks of river Tarn. You can go there for a visit. Not a lot of places to sit. Seems like a fusion garden between Japanese and conventional style. You can only view it from the top as entry to the garden is closed. Would not recommend if you have less time.

Church of St. Salvy is a beautiful Catholic Church in the heart of Albi, recommend it for a quick visit, free entrance.

Beautiful spot with beautiful views! It has a small garden with a huge variety of aromatic herbs and smells incredible!

A small cloister and medieval church worth visiting. Many visitors were enjoying the quiet, reading books sitting under the cloister canopy.

Beautiful church located very close to the cathedral.

Absolutely beautiful, amazing paintings and frescoes, altogether well worth the visit!

Nice, serene and smells of lemon when freshly cleaned

Hidden small garden

A fascinating example of the Christian religious cults that sprang up after the counter-reformation in South West France. Original 17th century painting and decoration with a commentary in French + leaflets in other languages. Not a big site, but worth a detour.

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(Translated by Google) Very beautiful chapel and it is worth a visit just for the richness of the place, it is true that we quickly went around but when we take the time to look more closely and in detail it is worth the price we pay at the reception. (€4 or €5per person). The lady at reception is kind, very knowledgeable and very generous in sharing her knowledge. She advised us after our visit to cross the street and climb a few stairs to have a view of the roof of the chapel and I can tell you that it is worth the 15 steps. We hope to come back soon with friends to share our great experience and the very warm welcome. See you soon (Original) Très belle chapelle et cela vaut une visite rien que pour la richesse du lieu, c’est vrai que ont a vite fait le tour mais quand ont prends le temps de regarde de plus près et en détail la cela vaux le prix que l’ont paie à l’accueil. (€4 ou €5par personne ) . La dame a l’accueil est gentille , très bonne connaissance et très généreuse pour partager ses connaissances. Elle nous a conseillé après notre visite de traverser la rue et de monter quelques escalier pour avoir une vue du toit de la chapelle et je peux vous dire que cela vaux la peine de faire ses 15 marches. Ont espère revenir prochainement avec des amis pour partager notre belle expérience et le très bon accueil. À bientôt

(Translated by Google) A wonderful discovery. A beautifully decorated chapel. More than the city's cathedral. Don't be fooled by the facade when you arrive. Go inside... (Original) Très belle découverte. Une chapelle très joliement décorée. Plus que la cathédrale de la ville. Ne vous fiez pas à la façade lorsque vous arrivez. Entrez..

(Translated by Google) Without Michèle, this place wouldn't be the same. A little seriousness, this chapel is a masterpiece. The adjoining rooms deserve better layout. And finally, Michèle deserves a plaque in tribute to her personality and her joy. (Original) Sans Michèle ce lieu ne serait pas le même. Un peu de serieux, cette chapelle est un chef d’œuvre. Les pièces annexes mériteraient un meilleur aménagement. Et pour finir, Michèle mériterait une plaque en hommage à sa personnalité et sa joie.

(Translated by Google) The exterior is unassuming, but the interior is sublime and a quick word to mention the kindness of Madame Michèle who manages the entrances and gave us a very warm welcome and advice. (Original) L'extérieur ne paie pas de mine, mais l'intérieur est sublime et un petit mot pour signaler la gentillesse de Madame Michèle qui gère les entrées et nous a très bien reçu et conseillé.

(Translated by Google) Superb place accessible for the modest sum of 5€ the painted wooden ceilings are beautiful (Original) Superbe endroit accessible pour la modique somme de 5€ les plafonds en bois peints sont de toute beauté

After Drive for 1h30 we get to the Park with my two kids at 17h and the don't permit us the acces, because they say that 2h are needed to see the Park. Our sons crying and they don't let us to see their Park. Thanks for not be kids... They always will hate you!!!!

Clean and well thought out. A really nice walk of about an hour and a half with a variety of animals from the friendly to the the exotic. A great family day out.

Great animal park, with bears, wolves as well as farm animals, deer, moose and lots of interesting birds including a toucan! Good day out.

Wow! That was AMAZING!! They even roped in the village idiot to get mauled by the bear. I think he thought the bear would play nice but he totally rinsed him. Blood all down his arm and FACE! Darwinism at its best. Lovely day out for the children. Would recommend.

This was a very nice experience, the children's got as present to "work" with the keepers for the day and participate in the presentation, gave food to the animals,. Nice place, nice people.

Animals appear well cared for and a good variety in a lovely rural setting.

Quite fun to take the children. Makes a nice day out.

What a wonderful visit we had to the chateau! Visited in August, and had the pleasure of a English language tour from Nick who was so knowledgeable about all aspects of the chateau, its recent restoration, and all of many the historical items/artworks. Nick was super engaging, and left with a smile on our faces more knowledge about not just the chateau, but the history of the wider averon region too. The chateau itself was also amazing; you could really see the work that had been put in to create what stands today. We also noted how spotless and well maintained all of interiors were; a far cry for some of the slightly neglected castles we've visited in England! This really is a well loved space, so a big thank you to all the staff who must put in so much work to keep it so beautiful.

We had an English speaking tour and the guide, Nick was fantastic. So knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the building, restoration project and many of the historical artifacts around the building. We went with 4 children aged 9 to 15 and all were engaged the entire time. I'd recommend paying the extra few Euros to go up the tower too.

It costs 12 Eur. You have to enter with a guide and big group. Guide doesn’t speak English and does not care about guests who are not French. You can not leave group and have to stand in each room and listen to lectures in French. Even French people seemes bored. Recommend to choose other castles.

Amazing project and beautiful restoration, the owner and the staff are very professional and passionate.

A gorgeous castle and its garden. The castle is still under renovation but there are guided tours. Our tour guide was a young lady very passionate about history. We passed by each room of the castle and she commented on the architecture the furniture and the paintings. A very enlightening visit.

Nothing impressive. Spent money and time for nothing. Just outside and garden

A huge amount of effort has been put into renovating the house and gardens. No doubt improvements will continue. Unfortunately the tour guide did not speak English and there is no audio assistance. The English guide book is very short and does not match up to the detailed description given by the guide. We cut our visit short of the house a walked around the gardens. Please provide an audio guide for foreign visitors.

Enchanting place, if you are around don't hesitate to make a stop and discover this lovely village and chateau.

A fantastic fortified castle on the Route des Seigneurs du Rouergue in Aveyron, overlooking its medieval village, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. Standing proud with its towers and fortified walls, the castle dominates the Tarn Valley, between Albi and Millau. Perched on a rock, the Château occupies an elongated platform resembling the prow of a ship, where the waters of the Tarn and Alrance rivers mingle. The castle, overlooking the Tarn Valley, has preserved its fortified walls and a large part of its patrol path. It belonged to the Counts of Rouergue and then to the powerful Arpajon family from the 13th to the 17th century. Things to see in the castle : the prisoner's tower, the Princess's tower, the seigneurial lodgings, the officers' lodgings ... And in this amazing and so authentic village, you can also visit the 15th century Church of St Jacques le Majeur, a few kilometers away the oratory of St Martin awaits you as well as the Church of St Cyrice which will offer you a magnificent panoramic view of the Tarn !

very pretty little village, the acess to river is very easy and beautiful. a castle that can be visited and a very nice restaurant in the village.

Only visited the outside of the castle, but it was very pretty and nice. Steep climb but definitely worth it. Nice restaurant nearby with a good view on the castle. Little fun market nearby.

One of the most beautiful villages with a castle on top in France.

Impressive castle on top of the hill, lots to see with good information in both English and French (ask for the English leaflet at the ticket office). Also includes a fun games room! Spectacular views of the river valley in a stunning village

We visited as part of a group with a guided tour of the old village streets the church and the castle ramparts and chateaux. All of which offered wonderful views and the guide was very informative. We took lots of photos, even some from way back on the road bridge which offered the best overall view including the setting on the confluence of two rivers. An excellently preserved historic monument which is well worth the visit. Recommended😃

Had to see the works donated by a son of the soil. No wonder he loved his hometown so much; it’s beautiful here!

Nice exposition, small enough for kids, big enough to learn interesting details of soulages’s life and art

Beautiful museum and stunning permanent exhibition. The audio guide that costs 4 euros is woefully inadequate. Whilst the information is good, it is really difficult to follow as the displays are not in an obvious order so not easy to follow the works chronologically. Also out of date and the commentary speaks of M. Soulage in the present tense.

One of the most beautiful museums I have seen. The architecture has an exceptional harmony with the pictures of Soulages!!!

Impressive building. Very black art. But it touched me

Amazing museum, very unique. The art is really spectacular, especially the etchings and the "outrenoir" pieces when viewed from different angles. The explanatory texts are easy to understand, give sufficient detail to appreciate Pierre Soulages' techniques and the progression in his art. The room dedicated to his stained glass windows made for the Abbey in Conques is particularly fascinating. Highly recommended!

A must see Museum if you are in Rodez and like contemporary art. Pierre Soulages has lately designed the glass for St Faiths Abbey in Conques-en-Rouergue. So you can see how he designed them and then visit to see them in place.

Very impressive cathedral. The organ has an amazing sound. We were lucky to participate in the concert. I enjoyed the moment.

We had a guided tour of the main points of this cathedral, which whilst we are not really churchy people we found it really interesting particularly some of the modern stained glass windows. What was really amazing was the fact that there were no entrance guards with donation boxes, no admission fee and no exit via the gift shop, which seems to be so prevalent these days. So basically you could wander and absorb the atmosphere with no external pressure. A good visit and recommended.

Nice red granitic stones. Old cathedral

A powerful building, the symbol of Rodez. Purists will love the sturdy Romanesque (we'd call it Norman) structure and the very creative Gothic and later embellishments. Still a vibrant place, the modern stained glass windows are very interesting. Keep in mind, it's not a theme park, it's a place of worship. With the fabulous food of the Aveyron, this place and the Musees Soulages and Fenaille, Rodez is a great place to spend a few days.

Great place to visit close we had lunch

Beautiful and impressive, especially the new windows.

A beautiful church marred by the grotesque stained glass “art” installations in several of the windows. The architecture and most of the windows are awe inspiring and reverent. Shame on the artist and shame on the clergy who commissioned him to vandalize God’s house.

Very intersting museum located inside an old mansion. The staff is super nice and very knowledgeable. Our daughter (and us) enjoyed the visit.

A very good little museum in the heart of Rodez. The museum is based in an ancient town house that has been converted and modern architecture applied to it, it works very well. The museum charts the history of the area from prehistoric times, and houses local carved standing stones (see pics). Very nicely presented with descriptions in English for a lot of the exhibits. Entry was 11 € for adults. Should anyone from the museum read this review, please note the coin (see photos) is described as English but it isn't! Thanks.

Interesting museum in a very fine building. The statue menhirs are very well displayed and clearly lit.

Great archeology museum in Rodez. Highlight are the menhir statues.

Very interesting museum with beautiful pieces from the Antiquity, Middle Ages and Renaissance found in the Rodez area, especially the amazing collection of menhir statues. The museum has a modern feel and is set in a beautiful ancient typical house. A must-see in Rodez.

Brilliant wee museum with super lovely and friendly staff who were super helpful I'm giving us lots of information and recommendations. Would thoroughly recommend

Small, but very interesting museum. Clearly not aimed at the foreign visitor. Explanation notes are mostly only in French, and the few explanations in English are not well written. I would recommend a QR code linked to each exhibit with a link to a translation in a selection of languages. Despite the linguistics, we enjoyed our visit here.

It was great to have some entertainement, jousting, catapult and old fashioned canon demonstration, the castle wasn't that interesting, althoughthere are nice views from the top.

My family, 3 adults from UK and HK, really had a very unexpected enjoyable and happy visit today !! Gaelle and Clement gave us a very warm welcome and briefing at the reception. We had to express our special appreciation to Gaelle as she was so professional and high dedication to present the archery demonstration!! Even though there was strong sunshine, few visitors today and we are not French speakers, she still worked very hard to explain in English! We were so enjoying and had fun during the archery practice session held by Gaelle xx Merci xx

A pleasant visit enhanced only by the lovely lady on the entrance gate. Very well spoken, attentive and very good with my children. Left them engaged and willing to learn! Thank you who ever you are :) Adam

Lovely view, nice ruins and fun demonstration of trebuchets and cannons by staff. Not suitable for people with mobility problems.

The driveway up to the château is barely one lane and lots of blind turns. There is a 200m uphill walk to the entrance. It is very quiet and a nice stop - the entire castle can be seen in an hour. The views of the surrounding countryside are amazing. Some highlights: The costumes for children to use The different trebuches Guidebooks in different languages Mannequins with armor of the different eras of the castle The views

Beautiful place with activities for the whole family. We don't live in the area but we will definitely plan to come back in a few years to see the restoration.

A wonderful place to visit, great experience for all ages.

Interesting to see the ancient caves however the only cheese making you will see is in the marketing video you watch at the beginning of the tour. I was looking forward to seeing cheese at different stages of production and ageing. You may possibly see a few cheeses in one of the rooms near the end of the tour. When you do reach the end other the tour you get to taste three cheeses. The shop sells cheese at quite infatuated prices and some expensive souvenirs are available. There is an exhibition of historical photos that are quite interesting too. The old souvenirs that are on display in a glass cabinet look far far better quality than there modern counterparts, its a shame they don't sell reproductions. In conclusion "Où est le fromage?"

SUPERB visit to the ROQUFORT SOCIETE caves where the king of cheeses originated. Tasting all four varieties is highly recommended. The restaurant is excellent. Loved the roquefort ice cream on the salad!

Just visited, 7.50e. If you are English and dont speak French, you are given a piece of paper with information on. When the guide is speaking it is dark so you cannot read. A head set would be far better for none French-speaking guests. The caves were different but stopping and starting having no idea what was said was a complete waste of time and money. We travelled 5 1/2 hours to specifically listen to the wonderful story of how this tasty cheese is made. I have never made a review in my life this is how dissatisfied and disappointed I am.

Fantastic tour! The guide spoke both in French and English. The caves are amazing. Wear a jacket.

A paid visit to walk the caverns. Tour guide provided, but there is no English language guide, exclusively French. I guess that's the fault of none French speaking English folk. For English, and I guess every other nationality you are given a printed sheet and follow the guide into the darkness, not sure how you read the text. The caves themselves are fascinating, the work done in them is amazing, but the tour was such a disappointment. If they offered headsets and codes to pick up the tour story that would be so much better, would not recommend it as a must do.

Tops! Best cheese, best caves. Our tour guide was wonderful and it was incredible to see the chilly caves and the wheels of cheese.

Very well guided and interesting visit

Some visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, others visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, others Dubai, but there is an underrated place where there are incredible views and all kinds of outdoor activities from downhill to hiking, and it is nothing more and nothing less than the Millau Viaduct. It has a height of 300m and a length of 2000m, it is one of the highest bridges in the world (it appeared in the movie Mr. Bean's Holiday).

Nice to see the tallest bridge -336,4m- in the world. The best part is that you can see it from underneath. This gives you the best view of how tall it is. Absolutely amazing. There is also the possibility to have a guided tour.

A truly magnificent place. The drive from Montpellier is just over 1 hour. You don’t need to do the u-turn like google says, just past the bridge going north there is an exit to the visitor center. We recommend arriving early and walking the trail for picture perfect views of Millau, the bridge, and the visitor center. No food onsite, but bring a lunch or snack and enjoy at picnic tables with an amazing view.

If you like bridges then this one is for you. We drove over 2000 Kilometers to get to this bridge and it was well worth the time. I could stand and look at it all day. It reminds me of a professional athlete: disciplined, great shape, and strong. I think its sexy looking.

Picturesque views of the bridge and over the surrounding canyon. Just a small few minute hike up the hill from the parking lot. Recommend!

The viewing platform with wind barriers is a great improvement since my last visit in 2016

Amazing viewing point. Where you can go take some pics and enjoy the sight.

Amazing museum!! Very interactive, we had a lot of fun… The kids enjoyed watching and learning about all the insects 👍👍

Excellent indoor museum, very well designed. Exterior walk and displays have lost a bit of their original splendour and need a reimagining. The hillside had practically no shade trees and on such a hot day it was getting difficult for us after a while. Overall a great museum for the whole family.

It's good for the children My son is two years old and was very happy. People are friendly at the restaurant, reception and cleaning. We couldn't do the outdoor visit because it was too hot, maybe next time.

Shows many aspects of the life of a variety of insects. Well presented and with many live specimen. The parade of the species was also great. The children liked the outdoor Carnaval too, which was a nice walk on a slope with great views for us.

very very good The displays are amazing. Make sure you follow the red ants on the floor otherwise you will miss things! I really like the carnivourus plants and the butterfly zone. The outside itinary allow the childern to relax and run around. the free activity are really good fun 00 fun The the

We've been here two years running, and our children love it. The termites are fantastic! Just two issues this year tho' - dog poo in the kids play area, and several of the outdoor mechanical insects not working. Maybe they need more staff to monitor the outside areas?

Great fun especially the indoors insects museum. Great views and pleasant walk outside although quite outdated and whacky displays along the outdoors path...

Much much better than expected! We cycled the 4km back and forth. Beautiful landscape, both next to the track and the marvelous views. The cycling required no effort at all with the electric assistance. The cycle seats were comfortable.

We did the Orchidées trip, very easy downhill and with stunning views, A dog friendly attraction, which is nice. Keep well away from the cars in front and behind, as two in front of us got way too close to each other at one point, and they ignored instructions not to stop anywhere, which is a bad idea generally. Keep moving, be sensible, and you'll love it! Nice crepes at the cafe on the other end too, recommend the local honey one.

Really enjoyed the ride!!! We took the 8km downhill bike track returning by train. Absolutely recommand this activity!

I love the concept of Velorail. I think it's such a smart way to repurpose old train tracks that are not serving a purpose. I went to this specific one eight years ago with my daughter who was 3 years old and it just went back two weeks ago with all three kids this time. The whole family had a great time! We did the Orchid trail. This particular velorail has a wonderful view and goes through four tunnels. It also has a stop at an old train station which has been repurpose into a little cafe. And then there's a train back to the original start location. It's a super easy, fun activity to do with people of all ages. We highly recommend it!

Great family fun, the rail car can take 5 with children, something u can't do in England, so worth a visit there are loads all over France, great views and going over the tall viaducts was an experience

What a quirky, fun, family activity. If you're up for a more physical adventure, do the Grand Voyage, which requires you to pedal up 4 km before coasting 12 km downhill. You go through multiple tunnels and see beautiful countryside.

Fun day out for anyone in the area. Gorgeous views and quite a unique experience. Bicycle trains took us 8km down the tracks where we enjoyed a nice crêpe and glacon. Diesel locomotive came to pick everyone up so you can enjoy the views in reverse. Would highly recommend, especially if you have kids!