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    Around Sorèze / Revel / Saint Ferréol

    Ideas for excursions and sightseeing

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      Culture and sightseeing 


      Other Great Tourist Sites in Midi-Pyrénées

      52 minutes from Revel :
      • Mirepoix : this medieval town is the gem of the 'Ariège, 14,000 years of history' collection.  www.ariegepyrenees.com
      1 hour from Revel :

      Towns and villages

      11 minutes from Revel :
      • Saint Félix de Lauragais : a former 'bastide' with a 14th century collegiate church, château and superb panorama of the Lauragais. 
      13 minutes from Revel :
      • Saint Julia : a gorgeous hilltop village in the Lauragais.
      8 minutes from Sorèze :
      • Dourgne : a former 'bastide' with little shops that is the starting point of walks in the Montagne Noire.
      53 minutes from Revel :

      Canal du Midi heritage

      12 minutes from Revel :
      • The Voûte Vauban, Les Cammazes: a 122m tunnel built in the 17th century to allow water from the Montagne Noire to flow down into the Lac de Saint Ferréol.
      40 minutes from Revel :
      • The Seuil de Naurouze, near Avignonet-Lauragais: this splendid man-made canal structure is enhanced by a magnificent arrangement of trees. It is the highest point on the Canal du Midi, on the watershed between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. 

        Pays Lauragais - http://en.lauragais-tourisme.fr/

      Museums and exhibitions

      10 minutes from Revel : 
      • Explorarôme, Montégut-Lauragais: an unusual attraction where you can experiment with and learn to identify perfumes and odours. Laboratory, fragrant garden and exhibition. Booking required. Tel. +33 (0)5 61 83 66 34.
      41 minutes from Sorèze:
      • Musée du Catharisme, Mazamet : a fascinating museum in the Maison des Mémoires that explains all about Catharism. The only one in France. Tel. +33 (0)5 63 61 27 07. www.maison-memoires.com

      Traditions

      10 minutes from Revel :
      • Cuivres de Durfort : Durfort at the bottom end of the Sor Gorge has been making its living from copper since the 16th century. See the Museum of Copper and the handful of artisans who keep this traditional industry alive. www.durfort-village.com

      Outdoor activities


      Site of outstanding natural beauty

      8 minutes from Sorèze :
      • The Montagne Noire : this mountainous area above Revel, Sorèze and Mazamet forms the border between the Midi Toulousain and the Languedoc. It is a vast area of forests, rivers and footpaths that forms part of the Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park. www.tourisme-tarn

      Walking

      8 minutes from Sorèze :
      • La Capelette de Saint Ferréol: starting from Dourgne, this easy 8.5km ramble is a great way of getting exercise and fresh air in the wild hills of the Montagne Noire. Route description (in French) in the walking guide Le Tarn à pied (ref. D081 – pub. FFRP).

      Cycling

      From Revel :
      • The Rigole de la Plaine voie verte: a pleasant 15km traffic-free 'voie verte' cycle route (easy cycling) from Revel to the Lac de Lenclas that follows one of the channels built to supply water to the Canal du Midi via the Lac de Saint Ferréol. Open to cyclists and walkers. Route sheet at www.af3v.org/-Midi-Pyrenees-.html

      Fairs and festivals


      Around Revel
      • Déodat de Séverac Festival : a series of concerts in the different villages of the Lauragais region in a tribute to the composer Déodat de Séverac, who was born in Saint Félix de Lauragais. From June to September. www.midipyrenees.fr
      • Fête de la Cocagne, Saint Félix de Lauragais : events and shows to illustrate the colourful history of this village in the heart of the 'Pays de Cocagne' (historically home to France's legendary woad-growing industry). Easter weekend. www.lacocagne.sitew.com

      Sorèze / Revel / Saint Ferréol

      A Great Tourist Site made up of 3 must-see attractions within a radius of less than 10 km :

      • In Sorèze : visit the medieval village and the ancient and prestigious Royal Abbey School (museum/exhibition).
      • In Revel : shop at the Saturday morning market, one of the finest in the region, which takes place in the covered market square of this 14th century 'bastide' town.
      • At Saint Ferréol : relax and swim at the Lac de Saint Ferréol, the main reservoir for the Canal du Midi, and visit the Museum & Gardens of the Canal du Midi.
      • Contact : Revel Tourist Office - Tel. +33 (0)5 34 66 67 68
        www.auxsourcesducanaldumidi.com
       
      Project co-financed by the European Union. Europe is partnering Midi-Pyrénées with the European Regional Development Fund.