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Day Trips

Day Trips

Najac

 As one of the 140 Most Beautiful Villages in France, Najac is a must-see for any tourist trip to the France. Najac is a medieval village with the quaint houses and cafes that are typical of this region.  After a 20 minute drive from the Auberge through the French countryside, you can be eating lunch with a view of the Chateau de Najac. Built in 1253, the castle has maintained its structure and has been recognised as a historic monument by the French ministry of Culture.

From May – August, Najac hosts a weekly market on Sundays (8am- 1pm) as well as a night market with live music and great food on Wednesday.

Villefranche de Rouergue

 Villefranche (VdR) is a bastide town that was founded in 1252 by the Count of Toulouse, Alphonse de Poitiers. The central square is exceptional and with the Place Notre-Dame is an almost perfect bastide town centre.  The Catherdral was built over two centuries, starting in 1260.

VdR has unique French boutiques and cafés throughout its cobblestone streets. The principal church, Notre-Dame, was finalized in 1581 and resembles the historic Gothic architecture of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.   The best thing that Villefranche has to offer is on Market Day.   The largest market in the region is on Thursday morning throughout the year.  

Cordes sur Ciel

This well preserved little town sits high on a hilltop in southern France in the Tarn, which forms part of the Midi-Pyrénées. The bastide town of Cordes sur Ciel is is 40kms from the Auberge.  It is also only 25kms from both Gaillac and its surrounding amazing vineyards, and from the cathedral town of Albi.  

For those who enjoy hiking, Cordes offers a beautiful aerial view of the city and the fields in which it surrounds. Along the hike, there are many fantastic boutiques which sell range of goods from unique pottery and gourmand foods to art and handcrafted knifes. At the top of the city, you can reward yourself with a refreshing glass of wine and a much deserved meal at the variety of restaurants available. For those who do not wish to walk up but want to experience the view, there is a shuttle.

this area lends itself to outdoor living for much of the year and visitors often return time and time again, sometimes going on to buy a property as a holiday or permanent home. You will never be short of something to do when you visit Cordes sur Ciel, as there is so much to explore and enjoy here every day.

 

For details of market days and forthcoming events, see the following useful links:

http://cordessurciel.eu/visiting/visiting-cordes-sur-ciel/visiting-the-town

http://cordessurciel.eu/visiting/whats-on/list-of-events

Other Weekly Markets

Markets

Cordes sur Ciel

Saturday Morning

Produce; books; clothing; crafts

Les Cabannes

Wednesday Morning

Mostly locally produced food

Gaillac

Friday

A big traditional market: general goods are sold in the town centre and food stalls are in the Place du Griffoul

St. Antonin Noble Val

Sunday Morning

Large market featuring local produce, pottery, clothes and gifts

Albi

Saturday Morning

A traditional French market in a fabulous town

Castres

Saturday Morning

Featuring local specialty food and drink

Carmaux

Friday Morning

Over 200 stalls, features local foods

Réalmont

Wednesday Morning

A big traditional French market with over 100 stalls

Graulhet

Thursday Morning

Traditional general market

Weekly Organic Produce Markets

Albi

Tuesday: 5pm - 7pm

Plan to see the Cathedral and the shopping in the town

Gaillac

Tuesday: 4pm - 7:30pm

Book a wine tour in one of the many local wineries

Castres

Thursday: 4pm - 7:30pm

Book a wine tour in one of the many local wineries

Flea Markets & Attic Sales

Albi

Saturday Morning

Flea Market

Cahuzac-sur-Vère

Sunday: 8am - 6pm

Flea Market

Graulhet

Sunday: 7am - 6pm

Flea Market

(2nd & 4th Sunday of the month)

Overnight Excursions

Overnight Excursions

Toulouse

 As one of the 140 Most Beautiful Villages in France, Najac is a must-see for any tourist trip to the France. Najac is a medieval village with the quaint houses and cafes that are typical of this region.  After a 20 minute drive from the Auberge through the French countryside, you can be eating lunch with a view of the Chateau de Najac. Built in 1253, the castle has maintained its structure and has been recognised as a historic monument by the French ministry of Culture.

From May – August, Najac hosts a weekly market on Sundays (8am- 1pm) as well as a night market with live music and great food on Wednesday.

Montpellier

 As one of the 140 Most Beautiful Villages in France, Najac is a must-see for any tourist trip to the France. Najac is a medieval village with the quaint houses and cafes that are typical of this region.  After a 20 minute drive from the Auberge through the French countryside, you can be eating lunch with a view of the Chateau de Najac. Built in 1253, the castle has maintained its structure and has been recognised as a historic monument by the French ministry of Culture.

From May – August, Najac hosts a weekly market on Sundays (8am- 1pm) as well as a night market with live music and great food on Wednesday.

Bordeaux

 As one of the 140 Most Beautiful Villages in France, Najac is a must-see for any tourist trip to the France. Najac is a medieval village with the quaint houses and cafes that are typical of this region.  After a 20 minute drive from the Auberge through the French countryside, you can be eating lunch with a view of the Chateau de Najac. Built in 1253, the castle has maintained its structure and has been recognised as a historic monument by the French ministry of Culture.

From May – August, Najac hosts a weekly market on Sundays (8am- 1pm) as well as a night market with live music and great food on Wednesday.

Cannes

 As one of the 140 Most Beautiful Villages in France, Najac is a must-see for any tourist trip to the France. Najac is a medieval village with the quaint houses and cafes that are typical of this region.  After a 20 minute drive from the Auberge through the French countryside, you can be eating lunch with a view of the Chateau de Najac. Built in 1253, the castle has maintained its structure and has been recognised as a historic monument by the French ministry of Culture.

From May – August, Najac hosts a weekly market on Sundays (8am- 1pm) as well as a night market with live music and great food on Wednesday.

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