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Black Mountain, at the border of two geographical entities, the Mediterranean
region and the Bassin Aquitain, offers a variety of atmospheres and landscapes |
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Locals attractions |
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 The
scholastic abbey of Sorèze The scholastic abbey (historical monument) is closely associated with the beginning of education in France and in Europe up to 1990; many famous people have been educated there |
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Goya and Jean Jaurès museums in Castres |
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The Canal
du Midi The
Black Mountain is the water tower of the Canal du midi; waters coming
from a multitude of torrents are captured and flow into the valley; the
Canal du Midi really represents an excpetional piece of architecture of
the 17 th century |
Discover the Pays Cathare |
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Discover
the Pays of Cocagne The
Pastel , a plant with yellow flowers, is the natural source of the
colour dye blue. During the Renaissance its cultivation and export brought
wealth to the merchants of the region, leading to a true golden age in
the aera where you will be able to admire magnificent castles and mansion
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Traditional markets and local festivities : Revel, Puylaurens….. Old medieval villages And, of course, a 1 hour drive away, the famous cities
of Toulouse, Albi and Carcassonne |
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On the pilgrim way to St Jacques de Compostelle |
Le Sidobre Beautiful
caves and the world of granit in the middle of the Departement Tarn |
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| Gastronomy Pink garlic ofLautrec, cassoulet, Gaillac wines, foie gras. |
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The lake of St Féréol ,built in the 17 th century, is today a popular beach resort |  |
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Activities
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horse riding or mountain biking remain popular activities Swimming in the moutain lakes Parasailing Pot holing Golf |
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| Craft classes
in different artistic fields |
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In Dourgne and in the surrounding villages, you will find a large choice of attractive restaurants. |
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For more informaton concerning these activities, consult
: The village of Dourgne where you will find all types of shops is only 2 kms away from the Peyrounels |
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Castles
: Hautpoul, Saissac, les Châteaux Latours and naturally Carcassonne.
Many
pilgrims stop and rest in the two benidictin abbeys of Dourgne : En
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