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Toulouse Region, Midi-Pyrenees Attractions

Top Tourist Attractions in Toulouse Region
Pyrenees
Mende
Gorges du Tarn
Gavarnie, France
La Mongie
Point Sublime
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.
Highlights:
Gavarnie, France
La Mongie
St Bertrand de Comminges
Pau, France
Tarascon sur Ariege, France
Font Romeu, France
Mas d'Azil Cave
Moissac, France
Montauban, France
Bagneres de Bigorre, France
Cauterets, France
St Matin-du-Canigou, Casteil, France
Foix Caves
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Pau
Cerdagne
Villefranche de Conflent, France
Highlights:
Point Sublime
La Malène
Ste Enimie, France
Gorges de la Jonte
Highlights:
Mende
Cahors, France
Conques, France
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Auch, France
Armagnac Region
Highlights:
St Sernin
Canal du Midi
Fondation Bemberg
Eglise des Jacobins
Hôtel Resseguier
Musée des Augustins
Les Abattoirs
Cite de l'Espace
Highlights:
Lourdes Museums
Massabielle Cave
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Cordes, France
Cathedral of Ste Cécile

Ginals - Abbaye de Beaulieu en Rouergue

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.

Chateau, Gramont, France

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.

Castres, France

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.

Musée Goya

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.

Jardin de l'Evêché

This garden by Le Notre rests in the center of the small town. A pool marks the center of the garden with box and clipped yews spreading outwards.

Chateau, Assier, France

Château d'Assier was built in the 16th C.