Culture and Heritage

Do you like walking in beautiful villages, discovering the architectural, cultural and historical heritage of your vacation spot ? You like old stones, pretty churches, places steeped in history to explore... Cultural outings are your pleasure and on vacation in Toulouse and the Pyrénées , you want to see the 1001 castles, remains, medieval marvels ! For enthusiasts of various learning, the insatiable curious.

According to my cultural desires, offers you articles on towns, villages and bastides. We have explored for you major tourist sites, others more confidential, pearls to discover... Museums, interpretation centers... Nothing will escape you !

Unusual visit of the Convent of the Carmelites of Pamiers

Unusual visit of the Convent of the Carmelites of Pamiers
Unusual visit of the Convent of the Carmelites ...

Pamiers

Among the countless treasures hidden in Ariège and the Pays de Foix, some small towns of character offer a real step back in time. Nicknamed "the city with three bell towers", the former ...

The authentic 18th century pharmacy in Saint-Lizier, one of the most beautiful in France

The authentic 18th century pharmacy in Saint-Lizier, one of the most beautiful in France
The authentic 18th century pharmacy in Saint-L ...

Saint-Lizier

Centuries of history and a singular spiritual dynamism have bequeathed to Saint-Lizier in the Couserans a rich cultural and religious heritage – including five monuments listed as World Heritage ...

Travel back in time to the Castle of Laréole

Travel back in time to the Castle of Laréole
Travel back in time to the Castle of Laréole

Laréole

During your stay in Haute-Garonne, do not forget to stop at the Château de Laréole. Its exterior originality makes it one of the flagship sites of the department. The centuries have followed one ...

Castelnau-d’Estrétefonds: discovery of the heritage of this pretty village

Castelnau-d’Estrétefonds: discovery of the heritage of this pretty village
Castelnau-d’Estrétefonds: discovery of the her ...

Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds

Located about twenty kilometers from Toulouse, as the crow flies, the village of Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds smells of Occitania. And not only thanks to its proximity to "the pink city", but also by ...

Camon, a fortified medieval village in the heart of Cathar Country

Camon, a fortified medieval village in the heart of Cathar Country
Camon, a fortified medieval village in the hea ...

Camon

Full of history and charm, the Ariège villages always promise beautiful discoveries. Perched on top of a hill in a setting teeming with nature, the village of Camon well deserves its title of ...

Bastide de Grenade: a new medieval town

Bastide de Grenade: a new medieval town
Bastide de Grenade: a new medieval town

Grenade

While you are in Haute-Garonne, stop in Granada to discover the unique bastide built in Hauts Tolosans. This place, steeped in history, is a must-see! As you stroll through the alleys, you will ...

Les Forges de Pyrène: a journey through time to discover the old trades

Les Forges de Pyrène: a journey through time to discover the old trades
Les Forges de Pyrène: a journey through time t ...

Montgailhard

Before the industrial age, everyday objects depended on the talent and ingenuity of craftsmen. This know-how passed down from generation to generation has left in Ariège a magnificent heritage ...

The fantastic and wonderful universe of the Pamiers Magic Museum

The fantastic and wonderful universe of the Pamiers Magic Museum
The fantastic and wonderful universe of the Pa ...

Pamiers

In Ariège, at the foot of the first foothills of the Pyrenees, the town of Pamiers has some wonderful surprises in store for visitors looking for something unusual. In the heart of the city ...

The castles of the Hautes-Pyrénées

The castles of the Hautes-Pyrénées
The castles of the Hautes-Pyrénées

Lourdes

Whether you're a fan of old buildings or simply curious, the Hautes-Pyrénées region has a rich past to tell you about. You'll undoubtedly be impressed by these monumental buildings, still ...

Walk at Lake Estaing: immersion in pastoral lands

Walk at Lake Estaing: immersion in pastoral lands
Walk at Lake Estaing: immersion in pastoral lands

Estaing

At the gateway to the Pyrenees National Park, the Val d'Azun is an authentic and preserved place where you can breathe in the pure air deeply and where your eyes can gaze far into the horizon. At ...

The Gouffre d'Esparros, a fabulous underground crystal garden

The Gouffre d'Esparros, a fabulous underground crystal garden
The Gouffre d'Esparros, a fabulous underground ...

Esparros

The nature of the Pyrenees is incredibly beautiful and never ceases to surprise us throughout our discoveries. The valley of the Baronnies, a small limestone region in the piedmont of the central ...

Wool from the Pyrenees : production and secrets of Maison Lafond

Wool from the Pyrenees : production and secrets of Maison Lafond
Wool from the Pyrenees : production and secret ...

Esquièze-Sère

What better season than winter to immerse yourself in wool - or more exactly to go behind the scenes of wool manufacturing, from sheep to sweater! In Esquièze-Sère, a village in the ...

The Mounaques, these funny dolls from Campan

The Mounaques, these funny dolls from Campan
The Mounaques, these funny dolls from Campan

Campan

In the heart of the central Pyrenees, Campan is a small rural village of ordinary appearance, nestled in a setting teeming with nature between the high peaks of the Col du Tourmalet and the Col ...

Discover the castles less than 30 minutes from Toulouse

Discover the castles less than 30 minutes from Toulouse
Discover the castles less than 30 minutes from ...

Merville

If Toulouse is today classified as a " City of Art and History ", it is thanks to its rich heritage, particularly Renaissance. But the Garonne and the Pastel trade allowed the construction of many ...