Things To See And Do In The Neighborhood

Cordes is the closest town to the Grange. It is less than 5 miles. Be sure to visit the page about the town.

Each village, large or small, has a market day every week. For instance, Cordes Sur Ciel has market day on Saturday as does the larger town of Albi. Other towns have them on different days so you could spend your days just going to market!

From fruits and vegetables to books and clothes, this is how the French prefer to shop. Although the supermarkets are well stocked, you can't beat the experience of shopping at an open market as they have for centuries.

Larger towns often have specialty markets where you can hunt for everything from antiques and a lace tablecloth to handmade pottery.

Each village is a delight to see, market day or not. All of the markets are set in towns built from approximately the 12th to the 16th century. If you want to get a feel for real life in rural France,
take a leisurely stroll though the streets and alleys and admire the architecture, churches, cathedrals,
doors, iron work, and gardens.

ALBI

	Albi has some wonderful things to see and do. Take a walk behind the Berbie Palace, view the manicured gardens and stroll along the promenade which overlooks the river and gives a lovely view of the old and new bridges.
The Toulouse Lautrec museum in Albi has the largest selection of his works in the world. It is housed in the former Bishops residence (Berbie Palace). Next door is the tourist office where you can get a walking tour map of Albi.
	Saint-Cecile cathedral (Basilica 13th-15th C) is surrounded by a pedestrian area filled with shops and restaurants. It is located next to the Berbie Palace and the Toulouse Lautrec museum.
Just steps from St. Cecile is the Church and cloister of Saint-Salvy (11th C-15th C). If you walk out the back doors of the church, you will be delighted by this garden and cloister.
	One of the surprises you find throughout France is turning a corner and coming upon a carrousel, a hidden garden or a dancing fountain.
This fountain sits above the parking garage at Place Vigan. It is a delight to watch the children play in the dancing water during the summer.

MONESTIES - Medieval village, walled promenades have replaced the ramparts and moat. 13th C. church; St. James Chapel; in the 15th C. Sepulchre monument unique in France.

SALLES - Fortified village in the past; towers and square keep; roman/gothic church with statutes of the Four Virtues (16th C)

FROM THE SEGUR TO LAPARROUQUIAL Wide panoramic view of the mining areas of Blaye and Cagnac.

This watch tower built during the Hundred Years War, still stands today. This is just one of many relics in this historical area of France.

FROM THE VIAUR VALLEY TO LE SEGUR Picturesque route that goes through forests and steep-sided
valleys

Golf courses

Water sports including canoeing

Horseback riding

Nature trails and hiking

Shopping/Market Towns

Wine Tasting