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The Lac des Montagnes is both majestic and peaceful. Surrounded by lush vegetation, this small heavenly piece
is the perfect place to relax all year: families looking for beach and water fun, fish lovers, hikers and mountain bikers who enjoy to the many paths and trails from the lake. Tarn landscapes will never leave you indifferent!
An idyllic setting, nestled in a green environment, the lake is the ideal place for a full day in the open air. Children and adults alike will find everything they are looking for: a fine sandy beach, water slide, children's pool, picnic area, fishing spots, mini-golf ... Sports fans will appreciate the hiking and biking trails from the lake to try out. Pull on your boots, lifting you on
your bike and put your rods out...
Located 680 meters above sea level in the heart of the Montagne Noire, this lake of 4 hectares include supervision when swimming in July and August, sand and water play, a 2.7 km constructed sporty trail around the lake, and of course a botanical trail, GR7 and walking paths, picnic areas with barbecue, mini-golf, fish potential, volleyball, 5 mountain bike marked trails, restaurants. service area for campersen is open all year. Free entrance...
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Lac des Montagnès has succeeded combining a natural area with a nice leisure center. In July and August, two months for swimming and the lake busiest
visited. There is a 300 meter
landscaped beach, water games and a
paddling pool for toddlers. Not to
mention there is the opportunity for
refreshment, catering and picnic
areas, scattered here and there
around the lake. A few meters from
the beach is in the shade created a
miniature golf as an additional
attraction. At 681 meters, the Lac
des Montagnès intends to retain its
identity, between dreams and laughter of children between the activities and greatness of a protected environment..
A nature reserve situated on the territory of the Natural Park of Haut Languedoc, Lac des Montagnès classified as Zone Naturelle d'Intrt Ecologique, Faunistique et floristic. In the Montagne Noire, a few kilometers south of Mazamet and Aussillon, Lac des Montagnès offers hikers a variety of views. Some will be
appreciate on the banks the charm of a quiet rippling
lake, others love the lively and family atmosphere of the beach. What perspiration workshops on sports, while fishermen
lurk for trout, carp or roach. All this together in a harmony of respect among all visitors. In addition, a Libellus shuttle connects you
for free with the city centers of Mazamet and Aussillon to Lac des Montagnès, every day except Mondays and holidays, from July 7 to August 30...
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Opening Lac des Montagnès - Mazamet:
- 01 january t/m 31
december
Equipments and Services:
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* Parking
* Montagne Noire
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Walking/Hiking
* Lake/Pond
* Restaurant |
* Groups Accepted
* Canoe, Sailing, Fishing
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Bar, Icecreams
* Beach
* Swimming facilities |
Maison du Bois et du Jouet
Hautpoul, village médiéval
Mazamet
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The city of Castres lies in the south-west of the Tarn department in the Midi-Pyrénées. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery, the Tarn countryside being home to many lovely chateaux, with glorious sunflower-filled fields providing a perfect backdrop for these elegant houses of days gone by. Castres is built on the River Agout, and the old houses on either side lean their upper stories out over the water as though reaching out to the opposite bank. These were once the homes of the weavers and the dyers, and this connection with the textile industry is still important to Castres today. Castres is full of history, and there are reminders of its past very much in evidence in the modern city. The city was founded around a Benedictine Abbey, but also existed in Roman times as Castroum. Monuments worth seeing are the Church of Saint Benoit, the fountain and the statue in the Place Jean Jaurès, the town hall which lies in the old Bishop’s palace, and the Quay of the Jacobains, viewed from the Pont Neuf. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Goya Museum, which houses the largest collection of Spanish art in France. Castres is an excellent place to be if you are one of the many people who love the buzz and colour of French markets. The town has two daily markets, with fresh produce on offer in the main square, and a bric-a-brac or flea market in the Place Albanique. On Saturdays the general market stretches down the riverside, making a most picturesque place to shop!...
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Randonnée
Le Mont Sarrat |
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 This walk will introduce you to the Pas de Mont Sarrat where remarkable traces of cart wheels are printed in limestone. At the time this Roman road was used for routing Pradelles ice packs to the plain.
At the Montagne Noire are many different walks, it is important to carry a compass, water, some food and tissues, and wear good walking shoes, a hat or cap and perhaps even carry a good walking stick. This is rough nature. There is no horeca, or toilets or even benches. These walks go over ancient paths, perhaps even millennia old, because also in prehistory, men travelled on these paths through the mountains.
Apart from nature, also history is an important goal for many people's holiday. And apart from nature and history, the mountains also have several beautiful lakes offering refreshment on a hot day. One of these lakes is Lac Birotos in Pradelles-Cabardès, with a nice little beach and clear water...
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Musée du Catharisme -
Maison
des Mémoires
de Mazamet |
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Why an exhibition of Occitan Catharism in Mazamet? Catharism, dissident religion of the Christian faith, considered to be a heresy by the all-powerful Catholic Church, was condemned, and its adepts were persecuted. The Cathars were obliged to flee into remote areas and found refuge in the Montagne Noire : at the edge of the Aude Cathar Country. The Tarn side of this mountainous massif constituted a place of refuge and resistance for this religion. Hautpoul, the historic birthplace of Mazamet, ancient castrum (fortified village) perched on a rocky outcrop, served as a retreat during the period of the Inquisition. It was also one of the places of residence of the Cathar Archbishop of the diocese of Albi in the 13th century. This Medieval village is one of the rare vestiges of the Cathar time to be situated on the Tarn side of the Montagne Noire...
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Le golf de Mazamet
La Barouge |
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 18-Holes.
With its 18 holes (par 70 - 5635 meter - 1991 by Philippe Durand. Many of the golf courses in Southern France are quite new (developed in the last 10 years or so) this course is one which shows maturity. Located in a beautiful valley with interesting views and challenging holes. Well worth a visit, a popular and enjoyable course, especially the last hole that requires you to lay-up before your final approach across a local road - beware of cars crossing fairway! Situated at the foot of the Montagne Noir in the south Tarn area, this course is the oldest in the "Département" and one of the most beautiful in the region. It is crossed by 2 rivers "Le Thoré" & "l’Issalès" and features numerous trees...
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The Camping de la Lauze welcomes you, surrounded by the town and beautiful countryside which is located at the base of the majestic "Montagne noir". Set amongst miles of striking paths and trails which feature much of "Passa Pais", the Natural Regional Park of the Haut-Languedoc.
Located at the base of the magnificent "Montagne Noir", in the heart of the Haut-Languedoc national park, the campsite is 5 minutes from Mazamet town centre. This historical town holds 11,000 residents, offering a relaxing and lustrous ambience in proximity of friendly local shops, culture and restaurants. Classed 3 stars, the campsite benefits from The Quality Label 2015. The ‘Voie verte’ - trail for walkers and push bikers; is situated behind the campsite, the swimming pool and spa is 2 minutes away on foot (swimming pool, sauna) and access to the tennis courts in July and august is free.
Those seeking to explore the "Voie verte" freely welcome walkers, cyclists and riders...
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Defy the void on La Passerelle de Mazamet in
Hautpoul and stroll in this hilltop village. Want strong emotions? Climb to
Hautpoul and take the metal footbridge suspended 70 meters above the valley of
Arnette. Do you feel as she sways gently under your feet? Want a return in time?
Stroll through the medieval streets where still floats the memory of the
Cathars. Hautpoul is high and it gives goose bumps. At 70 meters above the ground, do not be dizzy. But alone, the exceptional view of the valley of the Arnette is worth taking his courage in both hands. By taking the footbridge that leads to Hautpoul, you will not only be spotted by the beauty of the landscape but in addition, you will go to discover a remarkable historical heritage.
Unique in Occitania, La Passerelle de Mazamet is a 140-meter-long aerial path that crosses the Arnette Gorge at 70 meters high...
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Roquefère, Cupserviès. Two millennia villages, forgotten in the woods of southern slopes of the Montagne Noir, between rocks, waterfalls and forests. In these villages alive… time seems to have stopped… Roquefère, rock wilderness. Roca etymology is given as will the rock wilderness. There is much to say about this village, which contains the remains of miles of a precious heritage...
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To the north of Castres, discover the Sidobre kingdom of granite in a fantastic chaos, a wild universe and a geological exception unique in Europe. Legend has it that the gods threw these stones on an angry night... This country of rocks and water, part of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park, is the largest granite plateau in Europe. What mysteries does the Peyro Clabado (Nailed Stone) hide? With its 800 tons it defies gravity by balancing on a small rock one square meter smaller! This country rich in legends and poetry seduces hikers, mountain bikers and fishermen. An unmissable stopover: the visit of the Granite and People Museum to better understand this mother rock, the work of granite, from yesterday to today, from its extraction to the transformation workshops. On your way out, don't miss the small interpretive trail on the Birth of Granite. The house of Sidobre shelters a tourist office and a shop of local products...
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