Barry d'Islemade
Barry d'Islemade was formed in 1834 by the merger of two communes, Ventillac and Le Barry. The commune is pleasantly situated partly on a plateau and partly in the Tarn valley, extending to the confluence of the Tarn and Aveyron rivers. Many agricultural lands characterize this commune (orchards, market gardens, cereal crops, and vineyards) where a unique round Protestant temple dating from 1857, classified as a historical monument, is hidden.
Our recommendation: discover the wine cellar of the Massougné estate, where wines, sparkling wines, and fruit juices are available for purchase.
Labarthe
Labarthe is a village that houses significant built heritage for its size, with a multifaceted religious heritage including three churches and a castle dating back to the 11th century.
Our recommendation: discover the Saint Géraud water mill from the 15th century through a tour offered by the miller.
Labastide du Temple
Labastide du Temple was founded by the Templars around 1260, under the name Bastida Templi, on a terrace overlooking the fertile Tarn plain. A remarkable mosaic dating from the 4th century was discovered in 1956 and is now exhibited at the Ingres Museum in Montauban.
Our recommendation: discover the exotic greenhouse (fauna and flora) at the Gazania estate.
Lafrançaise
The bastide was founded in the 13th century under the name Villa Francese to mark its belonging to the Kingdom of France. In 1900, it took the name Lafrançaise. This commune is rich in heritage: Grandmont Francour abbey, churches, Lapeyrouse chapel, pyramidal steles, Pontalaman bridge, as well as rural heritage with orchards and cereal fields. You can explore its trails on foot, by bike, or by car. The streets of the town owe their names to numerous local personalities who marked the village's history from the 18th to the 20th century.
Our recommendation: enjoy the leisure area with a fitness trail and a free tree-climbing course (for children only) along the lake where you can stroll, a peaceful spot with picnic facilities (tables, barbecue, toilets), and fish for roach, trout, and other species.
Les Barthes
Les Barthes Les Barthes attests to the antiquity of human settlement, with "Las Bartas" being of pre-Celtic origin (dating back to before 2500 BC) and meaning thicket, brushwood, or a damp area covered with bushes. It's a village crossed by numerous waterways.
Our recommendation: take a stroll through this small village and enjoy a picnic along the banks of the Tarn river.
L'Honor de Cos
At the end of the 18th century, five parishes united to form a commune, L'Honor de Cos. It therefore has no main town center but owes its richness to its hamlets (Aussac, Belpech, Léribosc, Loubéjac, and Saint Pierre d'Angayrac), with their churches, streams, hiking trails, and farmland.
Our recommendation: rent a book from one of the intercommunal libraries and visit the hidden beach of Loubéjac to enjoy the tranquility amidst the surrounding nature.
Meauzac
The origin of Meauzac dates back to the Roman occupation period, as evidenced by the rich archaeological artifacts from that era. The first written records date from the 7th century, and its definitive name was given in May 1369. The main activity of the commune has been land exploitation, where until the end of the 20th century, a brickyard employed many Meauzac residents. Besides this industry, agriculture and orchard cultivation are still predominant.
Our recommendation: enjoy a walk around Lake Réjus, a place where bird songs and nature sounds resonate, conducive to calm and tranquility. The lake is classified as a second category fishing area for trout and offers a pleasant spot for strolling, with picnic tables and a shelter available
Montastruc
Montastruc has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of troglodytic dwellings found in the hill. It is situated in a landscape of plains and hills. The village developed over time on a bend of the river, not far from where the Aveyron ends its course by flowing into the Tarn. It consists of isolated buildings and hamlets, nestled between the Aveyron River and the hills of the Serres country.
Our recommendation: from the hilltops, following the hiking trail suggested by the tourist office, observe kites and common buzzards in the sky, and in the undergrowth, it's not uncommon to spot a roe deer.
Piquecos
This charming little village offers a magnificent viewpoint over the plains of the Aveyron and Tarn rivers, as well as the ford across the Aveyron, where tranquility and beauty await. Its narrow streets invite you to stroll and contemplate the beautiful panoramas.
Our recommendation: discover the plain, its waterways, and sometimes even the Pyrenees mountain range, from a rocky outcrop.
Puycornet
This commune is peaceful and ideal for nature lovers. Here you can find melons, grapes (Chasselas de Moissac and Muscat de Hamburg), and farm products made from duck. Around a bend in the road, you might discover a dovecote or a church.
Our recommendation: take a stroll on the Château de Lisle circuit to admire the surrounding countryside valleys.
Vazerac
This village is characterized by a hilly landscape marked by cattle farming, mixed farming of cereals, vineyards, orchards and vegetables, and woodlands. You won't be indifferent to its church built of white stone with its rectangular bell tower, and remnants of modest architecture (made of half-timbered houses with wattle and daub).
Our recommendation: visit the church from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM in winter and from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM in summer, which became a Cluniac site in 2019.