Visit Haute-Garonne
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A 170 km GR® trailLa Via Garona
Sung about by the troubadour Claude Nougaro, the Garonne River is an integral part of the geography and economy of Haute-Garonne, which it crosses from south to north. First, the river rises in the Spanish Pyrenees, then quickly crosses the border at Pont du Roy, on the border with Spain's Val d'Aran, to Saint-Béat.
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Flagship of the RenaissanceChâteau Laréole
The Château de Laréole, a jewel of the Renaissance, stands next to Cadours, the birthplace of purple garlic, and 42 kilometers northwest of Toulouse. Its particularity lies in the polychromy of its masonry: the courses of the facing form alternating bands of white stone and red Toulouse brick, to great aesthetic effect.
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800 km of cycle pathsThe Canal du Midi
An exceptional cycling itinerary, the Canal des Deux-Mers greenway is a car-free, motorized-vehicle-free route along the Canal du Midi and the Canal latéral de la Garonne, accessible to all: families, Kids, accomplished cyclists and amateurs alike..
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Life-size PyreneesThe Central Pyrenees
Inhale deeply and take a deep breath of fresh air. You're in the Central Pyrenees, rising majestically from the Spanish border ridge south of the Haute-Garonne. The mountains and their grandiose landscapes unfold in splendor in Comminges and around Bagnères-de-Luchon, Saint-Béat and Aspet, a life-size leisure park in winter and summer alike. Pyrenees, life-size..
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A round village!Martres-Tolosane
The village of Martres-Tolosane has preserved its magnificent circular structure from its former bastide architecture. Five craftsmen continue the tradition of fine earthenware for which the village is famous. The Martres style is characterized by hand-painted floral and bird motifs, such as the famous polychrome ibis, inspired by Moustier earthenware.
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Its keep and its first menAurignac
As you wind your way through its winding streets, you'll discover a multitude of traces of ancient times: the château comtal, with its breathtaking view of the Pyrenees (orientation table), ramparts and medieval houses from the 13th century(Porte de l'Horloge, St Pierre aux Liens church and its porch listed as a Historic Monument), towers and Renaissance townhouses. The discovery of a shelter containing prehistoric tools has given this village worldwide renown.
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Fronton, the Vineyard of Toulouse.The Fronton Vineyard
Situated 30km from Toulouse and 20km from Montauban, the Fronton Vineyard is the ideal place forwine tourism, as you follow the Route des Vins from château to château, meeting passionate winemakers who will be delighted to share their trade and discover their wines.
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Revel, a perfect model of a bastideRevel and Lake Saint-Ferreol
With its octagonal shape and geometric construction, Revel, some 60 km east of Toulouse, is a perfect model of the bastide, almost unique in France. At its heart, the Place Philippe VI de Valois is surrounded by fine mansions with arcades forming galleries. In the center stands the immense 14th-century covered market supported by a Forest of pillars.
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A Roman citySaint-Bertrand-de-Comminges
The city of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges was founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Lugdunum Convenarum (the "Lyon of the Convenes") was a prosperous city of several thousand inhabitants, linked to Toulouse, Dax, Agen and Spain by paved roads.
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The Pink CityToulouse
In the land of "grannies" who love "castagne", rugby, violets and pink bricks , there's a sense of welcome and festivity. Newcomers settle here every year in search of high-tech jobs, quality of life and sunshine.
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Discover our customer trophies!Haute-Garonne Customer Awards
The Customer Trophies enable us to give the winning accommodations and their owners the natural and legitimate recognition they deserve, based on reviews submitted by those who matter most: our holidaymakers!