Visit Lautrec, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France!

Lautrec
Culture and Heritage

Lautrec, in the Tarn region, is a magnificent little village, perched halfway up a hill overlooking a breathtaking panorama of the Agout countryside. Located between Albi and Castres, the town counts among its natives the family of the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The village is also known for its very famous and fragrant pink garlic. Come and stroll with us to discover Lautrec !

Allow half a day to stroll through the village, visit the mill, and take a short hike. Lautrec is about 20 minutes from Castres and 30 minutes from Albi. Free parking is available below the hill.

Lautrec, the medieval village and its ramparts

Life is good here, and nature is as bountiful as the remnants of Lautrec 's history, which you'll experience through its heritage. Park in front of the hill and enter the village through the Porte de Caussade, a breach in its old ramparts. Admire its half-timbered houses with corbelled upper stories, then stroll towards its central square (renovated in 2002 with beautiful cobblestones) with its covered arcades dating back to the 15th century. The market is held there every Friday morning, a great opportunity to discover local producers, including those of pink garlic.

Although the painter Toulouse-Lautrec had his origins in Lautrec, you will have to go to the Palais de la Berbie in Albi to admire his works.

THE SALETTE MILL, A VIEWPOINT OVER THE BLACK MOUNTAIN

You are in the Agout region, facing the Montagne Noire, which can be admired from the fantastic viewpoint atop the hill where the Salette windmill stands. Built in 1688, it was restored starting in 1990 and still operates on certain days during the summer months. With its large, gently turning sails, it promises a picturesque and bucolic panorama.

Salette Mill

Calvary and orientation table of La Salette with views of the Montagne Noire and the Pays d'Agout

Practical information:

The Salette mill is open from mid-April to mid-October, Wednesday to Sunday. Self-guided tours are available, or you can take a guided tour with the miller, who still produces flour. Don't miss the Mill Festival, held every year in June.

At the Salette viewpoint there is also a botanical trail in the shape of a snail: follow the path to learn more about the plants of the region.

A CLOSER LOOK AT LAUTREC'S PINK GARLIC

A closer look at Lautrec pink garlic : it grows in bunches, is plump, round, and aromatic. It has the Label Rouge designation, is not very strong, and is enjoyed by the whole family.

Learn more about the gastronomy of the Tarn.

THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF SAINT-RÉMY AND THE LAND OF PASTEL

You'll notice the pretty blue shutters, a color that's omnipresent at the Collegiate Church of Saint-Rémy. Lautrec is near the Pays de Cocagne, famous for its cultivation of Isatis tinctoria, dyer's woad, used as a remedy since antiquity but also as a dye to make pastel blue. The plant is yellow, but it's oxidation in the air that produces this soft, deep blue color, very popular in the Toulouse region and the Gers.

The Collegiate Church dates from the end of the 14th century, it measures 40 meters long and is among the oldest buildings in the village.

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Where to stay in Lautrec?

Domaine de Labadie

Prestige and Charming accommodation
Lautrec

Holiday cottages with swimming pool for rent near Lautrec

3,4 km

Camping Le Rousieux

Campsites, Mobile Homes
Serviès

A 4* campsite with heated aquatic area in the Tarn

9,1 km

Campsite le Pessac

Campsites, Mobile Homes
Vielmur-sur-Agout

A relaxing nature getaway in the heart of the Tarn

10,6 km

What is there to do in the Lautrec area?

On a hot summer day, you will be delighted to go with your family to the Aquaval complex to enjoy supervised swimming, water slides and water games, a picnic area and a bowling green.
What to do with children in the Tarn region?
You are not far from the royal bastide of Réalmont. Take the opportunity to visit!
Are you coming in winter ? Here are all the activities to try !