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hquittner Says: The fast-flowing Agout is a pretty sight when viewed from the low walled walkway at the top of an elevated bank on the west side of the river at the Gardens or further north beyond the apse of the church. From here there are views of the pastel colored old houses to the...
Spend Time in the Bishop's Garden
hquittner Says: The magnificent gardens were created by Le Notre starting in 1676. Since the Museumtakes a lunch break and a weekly market was underway not far off, we used the garden as a picnic ground. Its strong sense of order is emphasized by lanes lined by chestnut trees and massive...
Look at the Church of St.-Benoit
hquittner Says: The church is Benedictine and dedicated to him (St.-Benoit). It was built starting in 1677 to replace the Abbey (founded in the 9C) church because a cathedral was needed. It has since been demoted. It is a companion to the Bishop's Palace (started in 1669) next door. In the...
Visit the Goya Museum in the Bishop's Palace
hquittner Says: The Bishop's Palace was started in 1666 according to plans of J. Hardouin-Mansart and Le Notre was commissioned to create the gardens. It became a museum in 1840. The son of a local painter and collector Marcel Briguiboul, donated his father's Spanish collection and personal...
Narrow streets and interesting shops
grimbolero Says: The winding streets in the centre of the town hide a wide range of interesting shops.
Renteboy Says: During the first 2 weeks of August a festival is held in the city, containing groups of all over the world... from Brazil to South Africa... BUT IT IS FREE!! Bear in mind that if there is "bad weather" the show is held indoor, meaning: less chairs, so more disillusioned...
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The winding streets in the centre of the town hide a wide range of interesting shops.
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The town square with lights - the white stuff is simulated frost and snow, but the temperature was really -5C. Though this place is in the south of France, it gets very cold.
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Roughly halfway between Carcassonne and Albi (about 30 miles) Castres (pop. 43.1K) struck us as a fine day trip stop. We wee interested in seeing the Goya Museum there, which is said to have the...
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One day in a little but beautiful town
A fellow traveller with shell means that is en route for Santiago de Compostella. In this town this traveller can found a little help and hospitality
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