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| Lautrec ((oc)Lautrèc) | |
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| View from La Salette | |
| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Region | Tarn |
| Watercourse | Poulobre, Bagas |
| Altitude | Between 165 and360 m |
| Area | 54,64 km² |
| Population | 1 755 hab. () |
| Density | 32,12 inhab./km² |
| Nice | Lautrécois (e) |
| Postal code | 81440 |
| Telephone prefix | 33 5 63 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 43 ° 42 ′ 28 ″ N 2 ° 8 ′ 7 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
In the heart of the Pays du Cocagne in the Tarn, Lautrec (in occitan: Lautrèc) welcomes you in the authentic setting of one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and one of the Remarkable Sites of Taste. Former viscount, this medieval city is the cradle of the Toulouse-Lautrec family of which the poster painter is the illustrious descendant. A rural area, the village also owes its fame to the labeled production of pink garlic from Lautrec, the celebration of which, on the first Friday in August, is an essential event in the Lautrécoise festivities calendar.
Understand
Geography
Lautrec is located in the southwest of France, in the heart of the Tarn region of Cocagne, between the Agout and Dadou valleys. Its geographical location makes it in a way the center of the department of Tarn.
Story
The site of Lautrec was first occupied by a Celtic tribe, then by the Romans who would have built a temple to Ceres Eleusis, goddess of fertility and harvests.
- 940 (foundation of the Vicomté de Lautrec): Bernard, an Albigensian viscount, shared his land between his two sons. He left the part to the north of Dadou in Aton with the title of viscount of Albigensian, and ceded the southern part, between the of Dadou and Agout, to his other son to whom he gave the title of Sicard 1st viscount of Lautrec.
- 1306: Bertrand III son of Sicard VII ceded the Vicomté de Lautrec to Philippe Le Bel, king of France.
- 1426: Lautrec was taken by the English. The Count of Foix brought his troops; the English withdrew for 7,000 gold crowns in 1427.
- 1565: The chapter of the canons of Saint Pierre de Burlats takes refuge in Lautrec during the Wars of Religion.
- 1568: The Vicomte de Paulin, under the orders of Turenne, besieged the city. Having put cannons on the butt, seeing that they could no longer defend themselves, they surrendered and donated 1,500 crowns. Despite this the soldiers in revenge killed the monks, burned the churches and 400 people.
- 1670: The Marquis d'Ambres, François de Gélas, became Vicomte de Lautrec and had all the rights of the city.
- 1789: End of the Vicomté de Lautrec.
- 1983: Lautrec has been classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Lautrec today
Former region where Pastel was cultivated (from the 13th to XIVe century), Lautrec now lives on mixed farming with mainly the famous pink garlic from Lautrec [1] flagship of the local economy, which is grown in a production area of 1,000 hectares, bringing together around 400 producers, including around 160 Label Rouge producers, which makes it possible to produce depending on the year approximately 4000 tons of Rose Garlic each year, of which 400 800 tons of red label. Since 1996, Ail Rose de Lautrec has had the I.G.P (Protected Geographical Indication). In addition, it is the only garlic in France to benefit from the Label Rouge quality office sign. [2] (since 1996). For more information, do not hesitate to contact the Lautrec Pink Garlic Label Defense Union at 05 63 75 90 31 . Beside the production of garlic, the Lautrécois remains a high place of craftsmanship (woodwork, stone, metals ...). In terms of employees, the large companies of Lautrec are Physiotim, Thermoclim, the therapeutic home of Ormes or the Quiétudes. 1,743 inhabitants and this number has been increasing for several years.
To go
By plane
THE'Castres-Mazamet airport (at 18 km) connects the south of the department to Paris Orly morning and evening.Toulouse airport (75 km) is also available for most destinations, for the UK it is best to go through Carcassonne with the company Ryan-air.
By train
SNCF station [3] connects Castres to Toulouse (several times).
By bus
Many buses [4] provide the Castres-Lautrec link, departing from Castres bus station morning and evening.
By car
Highway A68 Toulouse-Albi brings Lautrec closer to the Toulouse metropolis (approximately 50 min by exit 7). A motorhome area is available in the Aquaval car park (route de Vielmur).
Circulate
By car
Parking
Lautrec has several car parks:
- Mercadial Square
- Parking along the Promenades
- Parking near the Porte de la Caussade and the ramparts
By taxi
Hep Taxi: 05 63 70 94 11
To see
Visitor Center
Installed in the old Benedictine Convent (XVIIe century), the tourist office offers a reception room where you will find tourist documents and local products, as well as an exhibition room.Open all year from the last week of January to December, the building contains also:
- Model of the village: This is a stone reproduction of the village of Lautrec in XIIIe century, produced by a lautrécois passionate about history. This piece also includes an exhibition on the painter Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, descendant of the Vicomtes des Lautrec.
- Bread oven: This old bakehouse belonged to the Benedictines who made their own bread (self-sufficient life).
All year round, the tourist office offers guided tours of the village, the windmill, the clog maker and the archaeological museum, for groups of more than 10 people. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the tourist office at 05 63 75 31 40 or by mail to [email protected].
Monuments
The medieval city of Lautrec has a rich heritage. Indeed, most of these monuments, true witnesses of the past, have crossed the ages and are now part of the history of Lautrec.
- Collegiate Church of Saint Rémy: Built in 1394, it is one of the oldest buildings in Lautrec. This collegiate church is listed as a Historic Monument and is surprising by its dimensions, its trompe l'oeil paintings and its superb high altar in Caunes-Minervois marble.
- The ramparts and the fortified gate of La Caussade: In 1338, Lautrec was one of the best protected towns in Languedoc, with a fortified wall of 1,200 meters tower, pierced by 8 doors (see the model of the village). The Porte de la Caussade is the only one we have left today.
- Windmill of La Salette: It was built in 1688 and operated until the beginning of the XIXe century. In 1990, the Town Hall and the tourist office decided to revive this witness to the past forgotten by the Lautrécois. It is nowadays one of the few windmills in Midi-Pyrénées to be in working order. Do not miss: the Fête des Moulins, the 3rd Sunday in June and Heritage Day, in mid-September for free guided tours and demonstration at the windmill.
- To see her: Located near the Porte de la Caussade, a Roman road leads to an old washhouse. Built near the source of Saint Rémy, it is located on the site where the buildings of the first inhabitants of Lautrec stood. Rehabilitated for the first time at the instigation of the MJC, this old washhouse belongs to the local heritage. To do: Walking tour around Lautrec (4 km), Crest hiking trail (8 km) and Walking Tour of the Two Castles (16 km). Do not hesitate to download information on these hikes .
Museums
- Archaeological museum: Located on the 1st floor of the Town Hall, the exhibition room presents several collections of various objects (ceramics, millstones, oil lamps) and carved stones (lapidary museum) from many archaeological sites in the municipalities of the canton of Lautrec. Free visit or guided tour from 10 people. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the tourist office at 05 63 75 31 40 or by mail to [email protected].
- Shoe maker workshop: This workshop, recreated identically, really existed until the 1960s. It belonged to the last active clog maker in the village of Lautrec, Mr. Bonhoure. The workshop contains the material for the manufacture of this wooden shoe which is said to have been invented by the Gauls. Free visit in season or guided tour from 10 people. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the tourist office at 05 63 75 31 40 or by mail to [email protected]. Do not miss: Crafts and Hoof Festival, 3rd week of July and Heritage Day in mid-September for free guided tours, demonstrations and exhibition of old tools and machines in the Atelier du Sabotier.
Others
- Place des Halles: Since the Middle Ages, it has occupied a privileged position in the heritage of Lautrécois and is at the center of many markets and festivities. Triangular in shape, it accommodates on two sides cutlery from the XVe century above which rise half-timbered and corbelled houses. It was restored in cobblestones in 2002. Do not miss: Traditional market every Friday morning.
- The Mallégou district: It is probably one of the oldest districts of Lautrec. The origin of the word derives either from a notary family name of Lautrec "Mauléon" in Latin "Maloleone", or from a popular etymology on a play on words "malo leone": "the bad lion". From there, a legend was born: a juggler would have put his head in the mouth of the beast who would have devoured him.
- Open-air theater: Formerly the site of houses, the open-air theater of La Caussade was built in 1990 to accommodate musical groups or theater troupes during the summer festivals. Do not miss: General festival of Lautrec, end of May and Festivaoût, in mid May, for concerts and outdoor film screenings.
- Underground silos: These old cavities were dug under houses to store reserves in anticipation of a major crisis. There are more than 160 in the village of Lautrec. Some are visible near the open-air theater and the Porte de la Caussade.
- Botanical trail: Plant species are arranged there according to orientation and humidity. One can see there "Mediterranean" trees on the northern slope like the country elm. At the end of the path, you will find the Calvaire de la Salette as well as a magnificent viewpoint over the southern half of the department, with the black mountain and the Pyrenees as a backdrop. An orientation table is also at your disposal.
Do
- Aquaval leisure center ,
33 5 63 70 52 32 (in season), 33 5 63 70 51 74 (out of season) – Swimming is open every day from mid-June to the end of August from 10 h - 20 h. Other games such as mini-golf are available free of charge the rest of the year. - Football and rugby – Two sites are at your disposal on the Route de Castres.
- Petanque – Land has been developed on the Place du Mercadial. In summer, competitions are organized every Thursday evening by the Lautrec pétanque club.
- Tennis , 33 5 63 75 31 40 (O.T. Lautrec), e-mail : [email protected] – Rental of indoor and outdoor courts managed by the Tennis Club de Lautrec.
- Horse riding (Brametourte relay) Vielmur road, 33 6 85 02 98 90 – Creative workshop and nature discovery workshop offered at the Brametourte equestrian center.
- Trek , 33 5 63 75 31 40 (O.T. Lautrec), e-mail : [email protected] – On foot or by mountain bike, eight hiking trails, six of which start from Lautrec, are at your disposal. The Tourist Office also offers mountain bike rentals for adults and children, all year round (mid-day or full-day).
The festivities
- Lautrec general festival
last weekend of May. – funfair, aperitif-concert, belote competition, pétanque competition ... - Mill Festival and Garage Sale 3e Sunday in June. – open day at the windmill and garage sale in the village.
- Craft and Hoof Festival 3e Sunday in July. – demonstration of ancient know-how, gourmet producers' market, tasting of pink garlic soup and exhibition of old tools and machines.
- Pink garlic festival 1er Friday in August. – tastings, competitions, record for the longest manouille, parade of brotherhoods, popular ball ...
- The Festivaout around August 15th. – entertainment, aperitif-concert ...
- Breads and Flavors Festival August 15th. – demonstrations, flour making at the mill, street entertainment ...
- The Brushes of Cocagne 1er September weekend. – painting competition in the streets of the village.
- Heritage Days 3e September weekend. – free visits to the archaeological museum, the clog maker, the windmill ...
last weekend of MayTo learn
To buy
At the tourist office
Several products and objects are on sale there:
- Documentation: guide to Lautrec, recipe books, "Plus Beaux Villages de France" documentations, Lautrécois hiking guide, ...
- Food: local products (pâtés, ham, foie gras), honey, pink garlic from Lautrec (mid-July to end of March), wines, fruit juices, ...
- Others: postcards, figurines, placemats, magnets, dvds, bag, flags, ...
In the village
- 1 Traditional market (in the central square.) Fri. : 8 h - 13 h.
- Lautrec pink garlic market (on the walks.), 33 5 63 75 90 31, e-mail : [email protected] In season, every Friday from 9 h 30 - 10 h 30. – Pink garlic is sold in clusters (manouilles de 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg), fillets (3 heads, 250 g Where 500 g), 3-head trays, trays 5 kg or bags 5 kg.
- Art and matter , e-mail : [email protected] Tue.- Sun. : 14 h 30 - 18 h 30. – Sale of decoration, clothing, furnishings, books, paintings, sculpture, ...
- 2 To the riches of the soil (Tobacco store) 13, Route de Castres, 33 5 63 75 39 63 – Sale of wines and local products.
Eat
In Lautrec
- The terraces , 33 5 63 75 37 10 every day (except Wednesday) from 8 h - 2 h. – . Fast food, snack bar, rump steak, fried entrecotes, salads, pizzas ...
- Cafe Plùm rue de Lengouzy (Cour St Rémy), 33 5 63 70 83 30, e-mail : [email protected] summer: Tue.- Sun. : 9 h - 1 h; from September to June: sea. : 10 h - 20 h, Game. : 10 h - 22 h, Fri.- sat. : 10 h - 1 h, Sun. : 10 h - 20 h. – Café-Bookstore-Living art-Restoration
- Le Clos d'Adèle Monument Square, 33 5-81-43-61-91, e-mail : [email protected] Open every day except Wednesday, Thursday noon and Sunday evening. – Traditional regional cuisine.
- Auberge Le Garde-Pile , 33 5 63 75 34 58
from 19 €. – Traditional local cuisine, pink garlic specialties. Only by reservation (4 days in advance). - Au Coq en Paste Route de Castres, 33 5 63 50 32 33 Open every day. Menus from 13 €. – Revisited local cuisine
- At the foot of the mill Mill Street, 33 6 52 72 22 29, e-mail : [email protected] From May to September open every day except Monday. Menus from 12 €. – Regional and traditional cuisine, meat specialties from the grill.
- Relais Loisirs de Brametourte (in Brametourte, direction route de Vielmur at 2 km from the village), 33 5 63 75 30 31 Weekdays for lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Evenings and weekends by reservation, from 10 people. Menu at 13 €, by reservation from 5 people. – Traditional regional cuisine. Individuals, groups, companies, associations ...
- Lou Lautrecois , 33 5 63 75 10 58 Tue.- Sun. : 10 h - 14 h and18 h - 21 h 30. – Pizzeria, salads, ice creams ... on site (in season) or to take away all year round
from 19 €In the Canton of Lautrec
- The vintage (in Montdragon, 10 km by Lautrec), 33 5 63 34 63 69 – Restaurant with traditional and regional cuisine.
- The Messidor (in Vénès, 6 km by Lautrec), 33 5 63 75 95 95 – Traditional restaurant.
Housing
A guide to Lautrécois accommodation is available at the Lautrec Tourist Office.
Gîtes
- Belbeze (To 2 km from the village and near the train path), 33 5 63 72 04 58 400 to 1 100 €/week; 250 €/weekend. – 6 people - 3 ears of corn
- The Old Stones of Sansou , 33 5 63 45 50 73 300 to 400 €/week. – 4 people - 2 keys. Cottage of character, in the peace of the countryside. Garden, terrace and garage.
- L'Oustal de la Salette of 320 € To 590 €/week; 140 €/weekend. – 6 people - 3 keys. Entirely renovated building from XVe century in stone and timber, located in the heart of the medieval village near the shops.
- Rue de la Rode , e-mail : [email protected] of 180 €/ weekend at 650 €/week. – 6 people - 3 stars. Refurbished apartment in a house full of character.
- Joseph Laroche Street , 33 5 63 75 97 62 of 350 € To 500 €/ week and 110 €/ weekend. – 6 people - 3 keys. Recent house close to the medieval village with air conditioning and private covered swimming pool.
Guest rooms
- Cadalen , 33 5 63 75 30 02 55 €/night. – 2 to 5 people - 3 ears of corn. Authentic residence next to a superb dovecote with double towers.
- Lautrec fountain , 33 5 63 50 15 72 of 59 € To 80 €/night. – 2 to 12 people - 3 ears of corn. 2 bedrooms for 2 people, 1 bedroom for 2 to 5 people and 1 suite for 2 to 5 people.
- Lautrec Terrace , 33 5 63 75 84 22 from to . of 75 € To 105 €/night. – 2 to 10 people - 4 ears of corn. 3 bedrooms, 1 suite.
- Castle Street , 33 9 60 19 59 66 50 €/night. – 2 persons.
