The Area

La Peyrecout is in the beautiful unspoiled Pays des Bastides area of Tarn in South West France part of the area known collectively as the Midi-Pyrénées. We are close to the many bastide towns unique to the South West of France. Our local village, 5mins away, is Laguépie nestled at the junction of the rivers Viaur and Aveyron. Laguépie is a lively market town, which is famous for its chestnut festival and medieval castle, bordering Tarn et Garonne and Aveyron. It is situated between the popular bastide towns of Cordes-sur-Ciel, Najac, Puycelsi and St.Antonin-Noble-Val.

Midi-Pyrénées

The Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region in France, running from the Pyrenees south of Toulouse, bordering Languedoc-Rousillon to the east, the Limousin and Auvergne to the north, and the Poitou-Charente and Aquitaine to the west. The Midi Pyrenees is a mixture of many cultures and is often claimed to be the region with the best lifestyle. Famous for its innate festive feel, the region enjoys a very sunny climate, perfect for appreciating the constant spectacle of its landscapes. Wonder at the peaks of the Pyrenees , nature parks, cool mountain rivers and scorching cliffs, the wild Aubrac mountain plateau, threaded through with hundreds of miles of paths, the Tarn Gorges and Aveyron and natural forests. Visitors to the Midi-Pyrenees are often surprised by the friendly spontaneity they encounter. The region is full of things to see and do during your stay – spend some time in Toulouse basking in the warm glow of its famous red brick buildings or perhaps Albi to meet Toulouse Lautrec. Discover the delicious local produce (foie gras, cassoulet, Roquefort cheese, wines, visit the mediaeval castles or follow the route among fortified towns (Route de Bastides) marked by the events of history and home to typical small markets. You will find picturesque Romanesque and Gothic memories. The region has a variety of interesting cities such as Toulouse, Albi, Cahors, Millau, Mountauban, Carcasonne and Espaillon.

Perfect Location

Laparrouquial, 10km northeast of Cordes-sur-Ciel, is part of the Department du Tarn with Albi the capital city. Various rivers – the most important being the Tarn, the Aveyron and the Viaur meander through this Department. The natural landscape includes the Tarn Gorges and Aveyron, large areas of unspoilt natural (oak) forest, rolling countryside with vineyards, sunflower, lupin and grain fields, mountainous areas and plateau’s with their typical vegetation (causse). An afternoon trip by canoe through one of the the famous gorges with their magnificent rough landscape, steep cliffs and overhanging rocks, is considered a “must” by nearly all our guests. Whatever the time of the year you will be well placed at Le Peyrecout as it is set in a perfect position for exploring the Tarn, Aveyron, Tarn et Garonne and further afield in the Midi-Pyrenees. It is certainly possible to visit the Pyrenees, the walled city of Carcassonne and even the Mediterranean for a day out.

The History and Cultural

We are close to the bastide towns unique to South West France, built to redevelop the region after the ravages of the 100 years war, Cordes-sur-Ciel one of the most beautiful is just 10 kms away, and has a variety of restaurants and artisan shops, others including Puycelsi over looking the forest of Gresigne and Penne with its ruined castle perched precariously above the Aveyron Valley are only a short drive away. Located below the cliffs of the Aveyron Gorges is the lovely town of St Antonin-Noble-Val, the set for the film “Charlotte Gray”.

Our local village, 5mins away, is Laguépie nestled at the junction of the rivers Viaur and Aveyron in the Tarn et Garonne. Laguépie is a lively market town with its famous for its chestnut festival and medieval castle bordering Tarn et Garonne and Aveyron.

To the south, 10mins away, is Monesties which has been nominated as one of the most beautiful villages in France and houses a stunning collection of 15th Century statues.

The historic city of Albi, with its famous fortress cathedral, the largest brick built building in the world, is an enjoyable day out and you can also visit the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, which houses the largest collection of the artist’s work in the beautiful Bishops Palace. If you are staying over the weekend of 14 July there is always a fabulous firework display above the river.

There are Roman remains throughout the region with a particularly good display of artefacts in Montans. In Castres there is the Goya museum, and Toulouse, the “rose city” has a variety of historic buildings, museums and galleries. Toulouse is also home to “Space City” and provides a good day out for all the family.