5 “fun” things to do in the Tarn!

Have you heard of Gabare à Albi ? Gabare is a traditional flat-bottomed boat that lets you cruise along the Tarn River. You’ll cruise along the Tarn, discovering unexpected panoramas of Albi’s heritage in complete peace and quiet. You can choose your trip à la carte!

You can opt for a location vintage for 2 or 4 people or reserve a “pontoon boat” for an outing with friends or family for 12 personnes and choose to have your apéro or meal on board !

You can choose to embark either on the banks of the Tarn or from the espace de loisir d’Aiguelèze.

Find out more about these superb walks :

https://www.albi-tourisme.fr/fr/promenade-en-gabarre-albi-croisieres

A different way to visit the beautiful Unesco-listed city of Albi: take a comfortable seat on board the little tourist train and enjoy a 40-minute guided tour of the city. You’ll wind your way through the streets of Albi and take a tour of the city’s historic center, discovering the heritage and highlights of Albigensian history.

Enjoy panoramic views of the Episcopal city, Rochegude park, Place du Vigan, Sainte-Cécile, Castelviel, Madeleine and Les Lices…. You’ll learn all about the city’s history thanks to on-board commentary in several languages.

This peaceful, fun and cultural formula introduces you to the city’s main sites, and extends the discovery perimeter beyond the protected area.

You’ll embark opposite Sainte-Cécile Cathedral and buy your tickets on board the small train.

https://www.albi-tourisme.fr/fr/le-petit-train-touristique-albigeois

For those wishing to combine culture and walking, why not take a short hike to discover another part of the city of Albi ? A 4 km green escape in the heart of Albi on the GR36.

You’ll take the Berges trail, which runs along the foot of the cathedral and the Palais de la Berbie.

After a visit to the city’s heritage, what could be more pleasant than to immerse yourself in nature right in the heart of Albi!

The Echappée verte is divided into three signposted sections :

Le Sentier des Berges :
At the foot of the Cathedral and the Palais de la Berbie, this path helps visitors understand the city’s location in relation to the river. Every summer, near the Gabarres pier, an ephemeral garden adds a special touch to the Echappée Verte.

Le Sentier Sauvage :
Between Pont-Neuf and Avenue du Loirat, the wilderness trail is only accessible on foot to experienced hikers (steps, fords, riprap) and is only accessible in summer. Closed shoes are recommended.

Le Sentier de la Mouline :
The trail is accessible to bicycles and presents no difficulties. It is particularly suitable for family walks.
The “Mouline” educational pond offers an opportunity to observe a rich and fragile ecosystem. Rushes, reeds, water lilies, phragmites and other species have well colonized the area, giving it a natural appearance.
From June to September, fruit trees planted over ten years ago offer walkers the chance to pick fruit from local varieties.

For further information :

https://www.albi-tourisme.fr/fr/lechappee-verte-une-idee-de-randonnee-en-ville

How about taking to the skies? Would you like to take a hot-air balloon ride and see Albi from above ?

Welcome to Atmosph’air with Laurent and discover the Albigensian heritage from the sky! Experience an incredible feeling of freedom…

You’ll have the privilege of rubbing shoulders with the clouds and marvel at this majestic spectacle!

The landscapes of the Occitan region combine with the richness of Cathar history to create an astonishing and unforgettable spectacle.

You’ll watch as the balloon is prepared and inflated, before embarking on an hour-long flight with the wind.

On landing, you’ll share the traditional toast of the balloonist with Occitan flavors, and receive your Passager du Vent diploma.

You can take off from Albi, Cordes sur Ciel, Gaillac, Lautrec, Lavaur or Lac de Pareloup.

https://www.albi-tourisme.fr/fr/atmosphair

What if, in conclusion, you went beyond your limits with a parachute jump ? But not with just any instructor! Just with vice-world skydiving champion Manu Enou, for an unforgettable tandem jump.

You’ll discover the thrill of freefalling at over 200 km/h, and you’ll land safely and gently, why not in front of your family and friends! That’s 25mn of plane ride, 40s of freefall and 7mn of flight under the parachute. Enough to surpass yourself and feel the greatest freedom.

For further information:

https://www.albi-tourisme.fr/fr/albi-parachutisme

To take advantage of these 5 “fun” activities, we suggest you pack your bags for a weekend or a longer stay at the Cottage du Tarn, where you’ll stay in comfortable, attractively-designed gîtes in the beautiful, green Tarn countryside.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cathy et Martial

Les Cottages du Tarn

5 “fun” things to do in the Tarn!

5 “fun” things to do in the Tarn!

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