Our Region
Varied and sublime landscapes
Our Region
Hills, mountains, limestone plateaux, forests, perched villages, gorges, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, granite formations ...
A change of scenery assured from one end of the department to the other.
The Tarn
The Tarn region is known for its privileged and sunny climate most of the year, as well as its amazing cultural richness, be it architectural, culinary or social.
In addition to its weather, the Tarn hosts a multitude of beautiful landscapes and breathtaking sites that can be easily visited.
The region has an impressive natural and historical heritage, and discovering it is an experience not to be missed.
In addition to its weather, the Tarn hosts a multitude of beautiful landscapes and breathtaking sites that can be easily visited.
The region has an impressive natural and historical heritage, and discovering it is an experience not to be missed.
Added to this is the delicious regional gastronomy, typically based around duck, pink Lautrec garlic, veal, cured Lacaune ham and of course the wide variety of Gaillac wines. All just waiting to satisfy every gourmet’s palate.
The city of Albi
Aussac Gîtes is the ideal starting point to discover the region, with a variety of fabulous sites nearby, starting with the magnificent Episcopal City of Albi, recently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The impressive gothic style Sainte Cécile cathedral is the largest brick built cathedral in the world and with its 18,500m² of frescoes and decorations it is the largest painted cathedral in Europe.
Dubbed the “Red City” because of its numerous red brick buildings, Albi is a city with a rich and preserved heritage that you must visit while in the region.
Luckily, Albi is only 15 minutes away from Aussac Gîtes making it so easy to visit this historical site, with its medieval cobbled streets and world-renowned cathedral.
Don't forget to take a trip on the tourist train - fun for young and old alike!
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Just a short drive will take you to the impressive medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel perched up on high,
as well as the town of Gaillac, renowned for its wine.
Further afield, you will find the spectacular Tarn Gorges, the Black Mountains, St Ferreol Lake,
the source of the Canal du Midi, and only 2 hours away, the Mediterranean sea!
It’s difficult to find yourself with nothing to do or nowhere to go when staying at Aussac Gîtes.
Villages with authentic charm!
La Bastide de Lévis
Castelnau de Montmiral
Cordes-sur-Ciel
Penne
Bruniquel
Larroque
Puycelsi
Vaour
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Lautrec
Sorèze
A range of museums in and around Albi
Toulouse-Lautrec museum
Lapérouse museum
Saut du Tarn museum
L.A.I.T contemporary art centre
The Fashion Museum
Academy of miniatures museum
Maison du Vieil Alby - one of the most beautiful houses in Albi
Raphaël Cordoba Museum
Gorges and waterfalls, must-see sites
Tarn Gorges
The Sidobre with its granite structures
The Arifat waterfalls
The Black Mountain and Capelette
The meandering Tarn at Ambialet
The footbridge at Mazamet
