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L’Albinque covered market in Castres – Castres · Halle de l’AlbinqueMarket
Castres · Halle de l’Albinque

L’Albinque covered market in Castres

The covered market in the Halle de l’Albinque opens from Tuesday to Sunday. Butchers, cheesemongers, bakers and other traders sell their produce under cover.

Every Tuesday · 07:00–13:00
L’Albinque covered market in Castres
MarketCastres · Halle de l’Albinque

L’Albinque covered market in Castres

Every Tuesday · 07:00–13:00

The covered market in the Halle de l’Albinque opens from Tuesday to Sunday. Butchers, cheesemongers, bakers and other traders sell their produce under cover.

Address
Place Pierre-Fabre, 81100 Castres

Dancing with Aldo Féliciano – Graulhet · ForumEvent
Graulhet · Forum

Dancing with Aldo Féliciano

A lively afternoon of dancing with Aldo Féliciano and his orchestra at the Forum in Graulhet.

Tuesday, 27. October 2026
Dancing with Aldo Féliciano
EventGraulhet · Forum

Dancing with Aldo Féliciano

Tuesday, 27. October 2026

A lively afternoon of dancing with Aldo Féliciano and his orchestra at the Forum in Graulhet.

Address
Forum de Graulhet, 81300 Graulhet

Réalmont traditional market – Réalmont · ZentrumMarket
Réalmont · Zentrum

Réalmont traditional market

One of the oldest markets in the Tarn: producers, traders and visitors have gathered here every Wednesday since 1272.

Every Wednesday · 08:00–13:00
Réalmont traditional market
MarketRéalmont · Zentrum

Réalmont traditional market

Every Wednesday · 08:00–13:00

One of the oldest markets in the Tarn: producers, traders and visitors have gathered here every Wednesday since 1272.

Address
Place de la République, 81120 Réalmont

Micro-Folie « Une histoire déconstruite des stéréotypes » – Graulhet · Le FoulonEvent
Graulhet · Le Foulon

Micro-Folie « Une histoire déconstruite des stéréotypes »

An immersive cultural experience from Micro-Folie that brings stereotypes into focus and explores them from a different perspective.

Wednesday, 28. October 2026
Micro-Folie « Une histoire déconstruite des stéréotypes »
EventGraulhet · Le Foulon

Micro-Folie « Une histoire déconstruite des stéréotypes »

Wednesday, 28. October 2026

An immersive cultural experience from Micro-Folie that brings stereotypes into focus and explores them from a different perspective.

Address
Le Foulon, Place de l’Odéon, 81300 Graulhet

Graulhet weekly market – GraulhetMarket
Graulhet

Graulhet weekly market

This traditional market brings food, regional produce and everyday goods to the centre of Graulhet.

Every Thursday · 08:00–12:30
Graulhet weekly market
MarketGraulhet

Graulhet weekly market

Every Thursday · 08:00–12:30

This traditional market brings food, regional produce and everyday goods to the centre of Graulhet.

Address
Place du Jourdain, 81300 Graulhet

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Graulhet · Le FoulonEvent
Graulhet · Le Foulon

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

The famous story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde becomes an atmospheric evening of theatre at Le Foulon.

Thursday, 29. October 2026
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
EventGraulhet · Le Foulon

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Thursday, 29. October 2026

The famous story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde becomes an atmospheric evening of theatre at Le Foulon.

Address
Le Foulon, Place de l’Odéon, 81300 Graulhet

Lautrec weekly market – LautrecMarket
Lautrec

Lautrec weekly market

A lively village market offering fresh food and regional produce in the characteristic setting of Lautrec.

Every Friday · 08:30–12:30
Lautrec weekly market
MarketLautrec

Lautrec weekly market

Every Friday · 08:30–12:30

A lively village market offering fresh food and regional produce in the characteristic setting of Lautrec.

Address
Place Centrale, 81440 Lautrec

Castres Saturday market – Castres · Place Jean-JaurèsMarket
Castres · Place Jean-Jaurès

Castres Saturday market

A large market in the heart of Castres with food, regional specialities and a wide variety of other stalls.

Every Saturday · 07:00–13:00
Castres Saturday market
MarketCastres · Place Jean-Jaurès

Castres Saturday market

Every Saturday · 07:00–13:00

A large market in the heart of Castres with food, regional specialities and a wide variety of other stalls.

Address
Place Jean-Jaurès, 81100 Castres

Revel open-air market – Revel · Halle centraleMarket
Revel · Halle centrale

Revel open-air market

More than 200 traders fill the historic market hall and surrounding squares. It ranks among the 100 most beautiful markets in France.

Every Saturday · 07:00–13:00
Revel open-air market
MarketRevel · Halle centrale

Revel open-air market

Every Saturday · 07:00–13:00

More than 200 traders fill the historic market hall and surrounding squares. It ranks among the 100 most beautiful markets in France.

Address
Place Philippe VI de Valois, 31250 Revel

Graulhet Sunday market – GraulhetMarket
Graulhet

Graulhet Sunday market

A relaxed Sunday-morning market with food stalls and a variety of traders in central Graulhet.

Every Sunday · 08:00–12:30
Graulhet Sunday market
MarketGraulhet

Graulhet Sunday market

Every Sunday · 08:00–12:30

A relaxed Sunday-morning market with food stalls and a variety of traders in central Graulhet.

Address
Avenue Charles de Gaulle, 81300 Graulhet

The Award – Castres · Théâtre municipalEvent
Castres · Théâtre municipal

The Award

Nine performers transform an elegant awards ceremony into a skilful, acrobatic stage performance full of surprises.

Tuesday, 03. November 2026 · 21:00
The Award
EventCastres · Théâtre municipal

The Award

Tuesday, 03. November 2026 · 21:00

Nine performers transform an elegant awards ceremony into a skilful, acrobatic stage performance full of surprises.

Address
Place de la République, 81100 Castres

Les Particules – improvisational theatre – Graulhet · Le FoulonEvent
Graulhet · Le Foulon

Les Particules – improvisational theatre

A lively evening of improvisational theatre, with new stories created in the moment.

Saturday, 07. November 2026
Les Particules – improvisational theatre
EventGraulhet · Le Foulon

Les Particules – improvisational theatre

Saturday, 07. November 2026

A lively evening of improvisational theatre, with new stories created in the moment.

Address
Le Foulon, Place de l’Odéon, 81300 Graulhet

Macéra – Castres · Théâtre municipalEvent
Castres · Théâtre municipal

Macéra

An evening of contemporary hip-hop dance from the Théâtre municipal’s cultural season.

Friday, 13. November 2026 · 21:00
Macéra
EventCastres · Théâtre municipal

Macéra

Friday, 13. November 2026 · 21:00

An evening of contemporary hip-hop dance from the Théâtre municipal’s cultural season.

Address
Place de la République, 81100 Castres

And you, how do you manage? – Castres · Théâtre municipalEvent
Castres · Théâtre municipal

And you, how do you manage?

A play for families and children aged eight and over about finding a way through life’s small and big questions.

Wednesday, 18. November 2026 · 15:00
And you, how do you manage?
EventCastres · Théâtre municipal

And you, how do you manage?

Wednesday, 18. November 2026 · 15:00

A play for families and children aged eight and over about finding a way through life’s small and big questions.

Address
Place de la République, 81100 Castres

AFKA – LautrecRestaurant
Lautrec

AFKA

Authentic Lebanese cooking with homemade mezze, hot specialities and vegetarian options. Open during the summer season; booking is recommended.

Seasonal opening · book in advance
AFKA
RestaurantLautrec

AFKA

Seasonal opening · book in advance

Authentic Lebanese cooking with homemade mezze, hot specialities and vegetarian options. Open during the summer season; booking is recommended.

Address
4 Route de Castres, 81440 Lautrec

Telephone
+33 6 81 30 34 14

Le Jardin du Clocher – LautrecRestaurant
Lautrec

Le Jardin du Clocher

Seasonal French cuisine made with fresh produce, served in a historic house with a peaceful garden beneath the bell tower.

Check current opening hours before travelling
Le Jardin du Clocher
RestaurantLautrec

Le Jardin du Clocher

Check current opening hours before travelling

Seasonal French cuisine made with fresh produce, served in a historic house with a peaceful garden beneath the bell tower.

Address
4 Rue de la Rodé, 81440 Lautrec

Telephone
+33 9 83 65 54 56

Boréal – CastresRestaurant
Castres

Boréal

Refined seasonal cuisine combining French traditions with contemporary and international influences.

Booking recommended
Boréal
RestaurantCastres

Boréal

Booking recommended

Refined seasonal cuisine combining French traditions with contemporary and international influences.

Address
1 Rue Lieutenant Pierre Mouly, 81100 Castres

Telephone
+33 5 63 51 62 79

Pain et Nature – Vielmur-sur-AgoutBakery
Vielmur-sur-Agout

Pain et Nature

Organic artisan bakery offering bread, pastries, regional produce and a small selection of organic groceries.

Tuesday and Friday · 8 am–12.30 pm
Pain et Nature
BakeryVielmur-sur-Agout

Pain et Nature

Tuesday and Friday · 8 am–12.30 pm

Organic artisan bakery offering bread, pastries, regional produce and a small selection of organic groceries.

Address
5 Chemin dels Mestiers, ZA Borio Novo, 81570 Vielmur-sur-Agout

Telephone
+33 5 63 75 97 44

Suzalia – LautrecPatisserie & café
Lautrec

Suzalia

A small artisan patisserie and café in the heart of Lautrec – perfect for a sweet break or something special to take away.

Check current opening hours
Suzalia
Patisserie & caféLautrec

Suzalia

Check current opening hours

A small artisan patisserie and café in the heart of Lautrec – perfect for a sweet break or something special to take away.

Address
1 Rue Mercadial, 81440 Lautrec

Telephone
+33 5 63 62 77 62

Boulangerie Le Pancossier – LautrecBakery
Lautrec

Boulangerie Le Pancossier

An artisan bakery at the entrance to Lautrec, handy for fresh bread and pastries on the way back to La Bastide.

Check current opening hours before travelling
Boulangerie Le Pancossier
BakeryLautrec

Boulangerie Le Pancossier

Check current opening hours before travelling

An artisan bakery at the entrance to Lautrec, handy for fresh bread and pastries on the way back to La Bastide.

Address
1 Route de Castres, 81440 Lautrec

Telephone
+33 5 63 74 27 95

SPAR Lautrec – LautrecGroceries
Lautrec

SPAR Lautrec

The village supermarket for everyday shopping, essentials and a selection of regional products.

Tue–Sat 8 am–12.30 pm & 3.30–7 pm · Sun 9 am–12.30 pm
SPAR Lautrec
GroceriesLautrec

SPAR Lautrec

Tue–Sat 8 am–12.30 pm & 3.30–7 pm · Sun 9 am–12.30 pm

The village supermarket for everyday shopping, essentials and a selection of regional products.

Address
11 Rue de Lengouzy, 81440 Lautrec

Telephone
+33 5 63 75 90 09

Intermarché Super – RéalmontSupermarket
Réalmont

Intermarché Super

A larger supermarket for the weekly shop, with fresh-food counters, bakery, drive-through collection and petrol station.

Monday to Saturday · 9 am–7.30 pm
Intermarché Super
SupermarketRéalmont

Intermarché Super

Monday to Saturday · 9 am–7.30 pm

A larger supermarket for the weekly shop, with fresh-food counters, bakery, drive-through collection and petrol station.

Address
51 Rue de la Bouriotte, 81120 Réalmont

Telephone
+33 5 63 55 63 11

Carrefour Express – GraulhetSupermarket
Graulhet

Carrefour Express

Convenient for shopping into the evening and also open on Sunday mornings.

Mon–Sat 7 am–9 pm · Sun 9 am–1 pm
Carrefour Express
SupermarketGraulhet

Carrefour Express

Mon–Sat 7 am–9 pm · Sun 9 am–1 pm

Convenient for shopping into the evening and also open on Sunday mornings.

Address
13–15 Rue Jean Jaurès, 81300 Graulhet

Telephone
+33 5 63 41 01 42

Parc Nat’Venture – PuylaurensDay out
Puylaurens

Parc Nat’Venture

Around 30 km away, 13 high-rope courses for different age groups and long zip wires await in the forest near Puylaurens.

Seasonal · check current opening hours
Parc Nat’Venture
Day outPuylaurens

Parc Nat’Venture

Seasonal · check current opening hours

Around 30 km away, 13 high-rope courses for different age groups and long zip wires await in the forest near Puylaurens.

Address
Puylaurens, Tarn, France

Lautrec – LautrecDay out
Lautrec

Lautrec

Medieval lanes, a windmill, far-reaching views and its famous pink garlic make Lautrec one of France’s most beautiful villages.

Open all year
Lautrec
Day outLautrec

Lautrec

Open all year

Medieval lanes, a windmill, far-reaching views and its famous pink garlic make Lautrec one of France’s most beautiful villages.

Address
Lautrec, Tarn, France

Aquaval Lautrec – LautrecDay out
Lautrec

Aquaval Lautrec

A summer leisure park with water slides, a children’s pool, splash area, sports facilities, lake and shady picnic spots.

Seasonal · check current opening hours
Aquaval Lautrec
Day outLautrec

Aquaval Lautrec

Seasonal · check current opening hours

A summer leisure park with water slides, a children’s pool, splash area, sports facilities, lake and shady picnic spots.

Address
Aquaval Lautrec, Tarn, France

Toulouse – ToulouseDay out
Toulouse

Toulouse

The Pink City combines historic architecture, lively markets, culture, the Garonne and walks along the Canal du Midi.

Ideal for a full day out
Toulouse
Day outToulouse

Toulouse

Ideal for a full day out

The Pink City combines historic architecture, lively markets, culture, the Garonne and walks along the Canal du Midi.

Address
Toulouse, France

Castres – CastresDay out
Castres

Castres

Historic houses along the Agout, the old town, the Goya Museum and Gourjade Park make Castres a varied destination.

For half a day or a full day
Castres
Day outCastres

Castres

For half a day or a full day

Historic houses along the Agout, the old town, the Goya Museum and Gourjade Park make Castres a varied destination.

Address
Castres, Tarn, France

Albi – AlbiDay out
Albi

Albi

This episcopal city on the Tarn impresses with medieval lanes, Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum.

Ideal for a full day out
Albi
Day outAlbi

Albi

Ideal for a full day out

This episcopal city on the Tarn impresses with medieval lanes, Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum.

Address
Albi, Tarn, France

Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc – Haut-LanguedocDay out
Haut-Languedoc

Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

A vast natural park of forests, lakes, rivers and varied landscapes ranging from gentle hills to low mountains.

Choose your destination and route before setting off
Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc
Day outHaut-Languedoc

Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

Choose your destination and route before setting off

A vast natural park of forests, lakes, rivers and varied landscapes ranging from gentle hills to low mountains.

Address
Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, France

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