Winetasting

The nearest wine region is Gaillac which produces some fantastic wines.

It can be great fun exploring the region and stopping off at vineyards where you can taste before buying.

 

Some recommended vineyards:

 

http://www.domaine-labarthe.com

 

http://www.domaine-peyresroses.com/index.html

 

http://closrocailleux.com

 

Things To See And Do

 

Markets

French markets are a delight if you are doing the weekly shop or just out to soak up some of the culture and witness some of the regional delicacies.

 

Here are some of the local market times, most are in the morning:

 

Les Cabannes, Wednesday, Small market with local produce

Villefranche de Rouergue, Thursday, Large market with almost everything

Gaillac, Friday, Large market with almost everything

Carmaux, Friday, Large market with almost everything (in both squares)

*Cordes-Sur-Ciel, Saturday, large food market with some arts and crafts

*St Antonin Noble Val, Sunday, Large market with almost everything

*Laguepie, Sunday, small non-touristy market, best value fruit and veg