Circuit Vélo – C11 L'Albigeoise
A real loop for experts, this route allows you to cross the department along a northwest-southeast diagonal, from the town of Albi to Lacaune. This loop is three routes in one.
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Description
ALBI: Birthplace of the painter Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, Albi offers a remarkable heritage. The episcopal city, in the heart of the old center, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To discover: Sainte-Cécile Cathedral (13th – 16th century) and its treasure – the Berbie Palace and its gardens, former residence of the bishops, housing the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum – Vieil-Alby – the center of art MILK – the Lapérouse Museum – the Fashion Museum…
SAINT-PIERRE-DE-TRIVISY: Green resort, offers many nature activities and is an essential place to relax.
To discover: geocaching (modern-day treasure hunt), Aventure Parc ® .
LACAZE: This village located in a loop of Gijou at the bottom of a deep valley has preserved the castle of the powerful Bourbon-Malauze, open to the public in season.
To discover: Lacaze Castle – Saint Jean del Frech church (16th century).
LACAUNE -LES-BAINS: Inhabited since prehistoric times, the Monts de Lacaune bring together the largest concentration of statue-menhirs in Europe. The town, a former spa resort, has been renowned for its waters since Roman times. Since the 1798th century, Lacaune owes its economy to cured meats and delicatessens. Capital of dry ham and dry sausage, Bougnette and Melsat. It was in the woods of Lacaune that the "wild child" was found in XNUMX, a true story that will make the success of François Truffaut's film.
To discover: Vieux Lacaune Museum – Charcuterie Museum – the fountain of pissers (1259th century) – Notre Dame church – Pic du Montalet (XNUMX m) – City tour (free leaflet) – visit to the Oberti salt meats – wild child family trail – hot springs area.
To discover: Sainte-Cécile Cathedral (13th – 16th century) and its treasure – the Berbie Palace and its gardens, former residence of the bishops, housing the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum – Vieil-Alby – the center of art MILK – the Lapérouse Museum – the Fashion Museum…
SAINT-PIERRE-DE-TRIVISY: Green resort, offers many nature activities and is an essential place to relax.
To discover: geocaching (modern-day treasure hunt), Aventure Parc ® .
LACAZE: This village located in a loop of Gijou at the bottom of a deep valley has preserved the castle of the powerful Bourbon-Malauze, open to the public in season.
To discover: Lacaze Castle – Saint Jean del Frech church (16th century).
LACAUNE -LES-BAINS: Inhabited since prehistoric times, the Monts de Lacaune bring together the largest concentration of statue-menhirs in Europe. The town, a former spa resort, has been renowned for its waters since Roman times. Since the 1798th century, Lacaune owes its economy to cured meats and delicatessens. Capital of dry ham and dry sausage, Bougnette and Melsat. It was in the woods of Lacaune that the "wild child" was found in XNUMX, a true story that will make the success of François Truffaut's film.
To discover: Vieux Lacaune Museum – Charcuterie Museum – the fountain of pissers (1259th century) – Notre Dame church – Pic du Montalet (XNUMX m) – City tour (free leaflet) – visit to the Oberti salt meats – wild child family trail – hot springs area.