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With 5 acres and a large pool, La Maison des Amis is a great place to relax. But the Tarn really is one of France's hidden treasures - there's no shortage of things to see and do in the area. Here's some of our favourites.

Albi Cathedral

A must visit, the largest brick building in the world, it is stunning! And right beside - The Toulouse-Lautrec museum. Not to mention some very nice restaurants for lunch or dinner.

Albi Cathedral
Les Jardins des Martels

Literally across the road from La Maison des Amis, the second most visited paying tourist site in the Tarn. Wonderful!

Les Jardins des Martels
Cri de Tarzan

This really is fun for all the family. If you've never tried it, it's a must! Great spot too for a picnic for those that prefer not to partake.

Cri de Tarzan
Canoeing

We are surrounded by rivers but it's worth taking the 50 min drive to St Antoine Noble Val. Take a picnic and make a day of it!

Canoeing & kayaking on the Tarn
Local restaurants

Le Colvert is a magical spot, particularly in summer, and just down the road. But it gets a real run for its money in L'Assiette au Comptoir. Honourable mentions too for Les Rosiers de Cocagne, L'Echauguette and La Pitcholina.

Restaurants, Lavaur, Giroussens, St-Lieux-Les-Lavaur
Vineyards

A visit to France is not complete without a visit to the vineyards. La fête du vin de Gaillac is fabulous. The Friday night apéro concerts are great fun too!

Gaillac vineyards
Local markets

A trip to the Tarn is not complete without a visit to one of the local markets.

Local Tarn markets Lavaur market
Airbus Factory
Visit Airbus factory
Calecio Spa

We don't go often enough but this place is great. Facilities are top class, you might even get to see the Stade Toulousain team!

Calecio spa, Toulouse
Tourist Train

For the wee ones, take the train that runs past the end of the garden from Les Jardins des Martels to St Lieux.

Tourist train, St-Lieux-Les-Lavaur des Jardins des Martels
Cap Decouverte

Inexpensive and great fun park, transformed from an old open cast mine. Can be very hot in high summer.

Cap de Couverte
Paintball & Laserquest

Our kids love it! Paintball at Puylarens, Laserquest at Toulouse.

Puylarens paintball, Toulouse Laserquest
Stade Toulousain

Heineken Cup rugby against Toulouse - a great weekend!

Stade Toulousain rugby
Castres Olympic

Top 14 Champions 2013, a hard place to get a result, always a great atmosphere!

Castres Olympique rugby
Quad Biking

The hills around Puylaurens are spectacular, you can even take the kids.

Quad biking, Puylaurens
Tarn Tourism

The first place to look for more information on what to do and see in the region, including where to eat and what's on.

Tarn Tourism

Even if you wanted, we suspect you would struggle to squeeze all this into a 2 week stay!


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Holiday rental villa with pool, wifi. 30 mins Toulouse, Tarn, France.

La Maison des Amis - In the Heart of the Tarn