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La Maison du Bois et du Jouet offers its visitors a fun and educational outing in the heart of the Montagne Noire. Come and enjoy this cultural site surrounded by nature for a day or a weekend with family, friends or groups, whatever your age.
At 500 meters from the new Himalayan footbridge in Mazamet, enjoy a unique experience by following the path from forest to tree, from tree to wood and from wood to toys, with the elves of the Montagne Noire! As icing on the cake, we have thought of our globes trotters with the development of a camper parking area and free parking space. The entire Maison du Bois et du Jouet team welcomes you to make the most of school outings, events with the elderly and / or private birthdays.
La Maison du Bois et du Jouet basically offers activities all year round around wood, nature and games in all its forms...
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In the middle of a forest setting, with animal sculptures and random encounters with mythological creatures such as the fairy, the witch, the wolf or the dragon, we discover the Montagne Noire, an original natural environment where the seasons accentuate the visit.
Wood, a noble and warm material, is then approached in a fun and interactive way. It is the extension of the life of the tree through its transformations that have enabled humans at all times to shelter, hunt, eat, move and play...
Ahead, you will enjoy an exhibition of 2000 wooden toys from different regions of France and from many countries that reflect their socialization and technology level over time.
At the end of the visit, we arrive in the games room where young and old can play traditional games, old fairground games or village games. Billiards of all kinds, Chinese checkers, awalé, solitaire, royal d'Ur or even bowling, shuffleboard, slaughter or bowling games and many other games are waiting for you!
Storytelling walks, enchanting discoveries, wild fables. The outdoor facilities of the Maison du Bois et du Jouet are freely accessible ...
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Opening
Maison du Bois et du Jouet - Mazamet:
- April, May, June, September and October
(except school holidays all zones)
- Tuesday to Sunday
from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Open in the morning by reservation
- School holidays all zones
- Open every day
from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Open in the morning by reservation
- January, February, March, November and December
(except school holidays all zones)
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Open in the morning by reservation
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* Parking
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* Picknick area
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Mazamet
La Passerelle de Mazamet
Lac des Montagnès - 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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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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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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Nicolas Dreux,
Guide Accompagnateur |
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 My name is Nico Dreux, I am a mountain guide and educational animator, curious about nature, passionate about legends, the environment, I like to share her unusual gems while hiking, the time of a human adventure. It was in Saissac in Aude that I put down my bag, at the crossroads of the departments of Tarn and Haute-Garronne. As a mountain guide, I accompany you on your hikes in the south of the Massif Central in the Montagne Noire, Sidobre, the Monts de Lacaune, Caroux-Espinouse, ... and as an educational leader, share with you my knowledge that I have acquired during my professional training. During my discovery walks I can let you experience environmental educational activities. On the paths of the Aude, Tarn and Hérault, I will tell you my secrets through several legends. See you soon on our adventure trails, Nicolas Dreux...
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Cupserviès with its beautiful waterfall dominated by the village clinging to the mountain. There are still fifty years, the plateau was dotted with farms since transformed into pine forests. This is one of the highest natural waterfalls in Europe, with its 90 meters. The most d from the hamlet of Cubserviès a typical mountain hamlet also deserves to be discovered. A beautiful hike 12 km starting Roquefère will offer stunning views of the four castles Lastours the plain Aude, Carcassonne and its city, Corbières and the Pyrénées, you will spend almost two dolmens before reaching the hamlet Cubserviès and waterfall...
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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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Medieval village
of Hautpoul |
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Medieval village of Hautpoul: a hilltop village, Hautpoul, overlooks Mazamet situated in the valley. This medieval village keeps the entrance of the Montagne Noire and its vast forests. Founded in 413 AD, it knew many bloody religion wars. Little by little, its inhabitants left the village for the valley. Nowadays, the craftsmen are using the ancient houses as studios and the narrow streets and the small squares become lively. In one of the old houses, you can taste regional specialities but also medieval dishes...
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Pradelles-Cabardès is the highest village of the Motagne Noir since its territory includes the Pic de Nore (1211 m), highest point of the massif. Built on a mountainside overlooking a beautiful Pradelles agricultural plateau offering a mosaic of groves accessed by pleasant footpaths. Lake close to the village offers a pleasant environment where swimming and fishing are possible. The eighteenth and nineteenth century are the hallmark of Pradelles for making natural ice. Snow stored in underground silos by villagers harnessed and delivered in convoys allowed bold and enterprising men to create a real business, that of ice from the Montagne Noir, the book is in Narbonne, Carcassonne, Mazamet, one finds even at Montauban. Under the shade of a beech or just on the edge of one of these stone paths traditionally used, the old 'ice boxes' built, typical of a local mountain architecture, will amaze you as you discover. They tell the story of these 'ice adventurers' who believed in the economic development of their village. In the center a church with its Romanesque tower , well restored attracted by the beauty of its octagonal bell tower, with its superb slated roof and sometimes by the musical notes of the bells! When we step in Pradelles Cabardès you really want it continues...
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