Top Things to do in Midi-Pyrénées
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10 Historic Sites in Midi-Pyrénées That You Shouldn't Miss
Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
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1. Statue of Admiral R Jean Baptiste
2. Plage aux Pterosaures
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Plage aux Pterosaures / Pterosaur beach is a unic site to visit, you can discover footprints about pterosaurs, dinosaurs, turtles, crustaceans. Guided tours in english every monday and friday at 12pm from July 15th to August 26th. This site is protected as a National Geological Reserve. Open Monday to Friday with three daily visits: 9:30 am / 11:30 am / 2:30 pm.
3. Eglise Saint-Orens de Villebourbon
4. Grotte du Pech-Merle
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4.5 based on 1,359 reviews
One of the world's finest painted prehistoric caves.
Reviewed By RichardR892 - Clisson, France
The visit to see these awesome 29000-year-old examples of Cro-Magnon rock paintings is very well organised. Groups of about 30-40 are conducted into the cave with a knowledgeable guide who explains the techniques and outlines the individual animals, which are not always easy to pick out. The visit was not hurried – over an hour - and we got a good view of all the accessible art-works. The cave also has superb geological features, worth a visit in their own right! The Museum shows a selection of artefacts and a well-produced film of the caves, including illustrating some drawings in inaccessible sections.
5. Cite Religieuse
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4.5 based on 2,722 reviews
Reviewed By Briangraf
I love this place and would say it is a must see if you are anywhere near by. We drove about an hour to see this and our family loved every minute of the walk around the castle, church and little village nestled in the cliff.
6. Church of Les Jacobins
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4.5 based on 1,610 reviews
Reviewed By kathrynh992 - Sonoma, United States
I visited this historic ( it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the body of St. Thomas Aquinas has been there since 1369) and beautiful church during a Sunday mass. This is an active church with a dedicated congregation. I, along with other visitors, were quiet and respectful of the mass. It was acceptable to very quietly walk the inside perimeter and to unobtrusively take photos (make sure your camera or smart phone is set so that the “click” is silent - the clicking sound when a photo is taken is disruptive). It is difficult to describe the beauty and serenity of this space - the arches, windows, altars, parishioners, and stonework of the structure itself. This is a must-see place.
7. Grottes de Gargas
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
GARGAS 27 000 years ago, Homo Sapiens's families frequented the caves of Gargas. These men, women and children left numerous tracks on walls: engravings and paintings of animals, but also and especially more than 200 paintings of hands the scientists of which still look for the meaning. Gargas is one of rare decorated caves open to the public and thus number limited by people during the visits (compulsory Reservation) NESTPLORIA is a center of interpretation which gathers in a playful way the prehistory and the new technologies. He allows to uncover the secrets of Gargas via digital tools. THE EXPLORERS OF THE PREHISTORY is a permanent exhibition to learn about the jobs by the archaeology: tub of searches, reproduction of a prehistoric camp, etc. THE TRIBE OF the BUFFALO is the new cooperative and family video game created quite specially for Gargas-Nestploria. Up to 8 players can embody the members of the tribe of the bison. Together, they have to explore numerous territories and associate their skills to survive and reach their purpose: find a refuge for winter and become a real tribe.
8. St. Eulalie de Cernon
9. Abbaye de Flaran
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
L'Abbaye cistercienne de Flaran, entièrement restaurée, propose toute l'année des visites, des expositions, des conférences, des animations et ateliers pour adultes et enfants. Accès pour public handicapé. Animations adaptées aux mal voyants.
10. Abbaye de Soreze
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4.5 based on 109 reviews
The Benedictine Abbey was founded in 754 at the foot of the Black Mountain. Throughout its history, the Abbey has undergone numerous changes : a seminary, a Royal Military School under the reign of Louis XVI, and then , under the director ship of Father Lacordaire, a famous and internationally well known school. Military, writers, philosophers and politicians were trained there, until its closure in 1991. Since 1993, the joint trade union has renovated this classified historic building and has been the subject of an ambitious project for the development of tourism and culture.The Sorèze Abbey-School is recognized as a pole of excellence and listed among the major attractions in Midi-Pyrénées.
Reviewed By merwal64 - Albi, France
The abbaye effectively contains two museums in one. Firstly the royal school covering centuries of education, gives a very good insight into the life of students yesteryear, but even better is the museum dedicated to the work of Frère Robert who brought a new sense to wall carpets and art. It is rare to find a museum so well laid out and enjoyable to spend time in. Well worth a visit.
