Corsica

Corsica

‘ region ’ Tarn and Lot after the departements these hotels are in . Albi is a cathedral city on the banks of the River Tarn with a strong artistic and architectural tradition . It was the birthplace of Toulouse-Lautrec and houses an extensive collection of his works of art . The countryside is green and rolling , with vineyards , river valleys , hill-top villages and fortresses such as Cordes . The town of Cahors is at the heart of the beautifully dramatic Lot valley , surrounded by rolling wooded hills and vineyards , and dotted with mediaeval towns . The area is noted for its wine and the vineyards can of course be visited . It is interesting to combine this area with the Dordogne nearby .

“ Stunning scenery , historic towns , legends and vineyards ”

TRAVELLING THERE By air To Toulouse and Bordeaux , then about a two hours ' drive . By car We recommend a couple of nights stopover en route each way , perhaps in the Loire Valley and the Dordogne .

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS Music festival in Toulouse , Limoux wine , ruined fortresses of the Cathars , the craggy valley of the Aveyron , mediaeval fortified village of Cordes , Gaillac wine , Charcuterie of Lacaune , Goya museum at Castres .

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