The region of Midi-Pyréneés consist of the eight French Départments of Ariège, Aveyron, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Lot, Hautes- Pyrénées, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne. The main town is Toulouse. This foothill region of the Pyrenees mountain range is one of the least frequented by tourists.
Tree covered hills provide the backdrop for the picturesque town of Mende. Two of the town's main attractions are the 14th C Cathedral of St-Pierre and the Pont Notre-Dame.
Castres is the center for the cloth industry since 14th C. It turns into the headquarters of one of France's biggest pharmaceutical companies and a busy town.
Address: Castres Tourist Office, 2, place de la Republique, F-81100 Castres, France
Musée Goya is located within a 17 century Bishop's palace and features a large collection of Spanish art. The artist is represented by a large, misty council scene and a series of powerful prints.
Address: Musée Goya, Hôtel de Ville, F-81100 Castres, France
Hours:
July 1 to August 31: 10am-6pm
September 1 to June 30: 9am-12pm, 2pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Beaulieu Abbey was built in 1204 after the land was gifted to the Cistercian monks by King John. The Gothic style features octagonal cupola, high bays, rose windows and a single nave.
Address: Abbaye de Beaulieu en Rouergue, F-82330 Ginals, France
Hours:
April 1 to November 1: 10am-12pm, 2pm-6pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Gramont, built in the 14th century, is the castle where Henri IV was born. The castle consists of a small Gothic structure and a Renaissance wing. The rooms in Gramont Château have been refurnished with period pieces and art.
Address: Gramont Château, F-82120 Gramont, France
Hours:
February 1 to April 30: 2pm-6pm
May 2 to September 30: 10am-12:30pm, 2pm-6pm
October 1 to December 15: 2pm-6pm
Always closed on: May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
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