VISIT THE GORGES OF THE TARN

FROM THE CAMPSITE
Photo ©François Magne

A TRIP TO THE SOURCES OF THE TARN
FROM OUR CAMPSITE IN OCCITANIA

A listed natural site since 2002, the Tarn gorges will allow you to discover magnificent landscapes along your route. Fifty kilometres of discovery await you. The Tarn gorges are located 2 hours from the Soleil des Bastides campsite and also 2 hours from Albi - this is an outing to plan for a long day.

A ROUTE
WITH PICTURESQUE VILLAGES

For a day's outing outside our department, starting from our family campsite in the Tarn.

Located on the edge of the Grands Causses regional park,the Tarn gorges will impress you with their cliffs tinted with ochre, reddish or black streaks. Along the way, you'll find many typical villages. Among them :

  • Sainte-Énimie: listed as one of France's most beautiful villages. The village's origins lie in a monastery built in the 6th century.
    Its streets are paved with Tarn pebbles. The village also offers a wide range of events during the summer, including a comic strip festival on the last weekend in June, and a tour of the medieval town with a historian from July 12 to August 9. To take part, meet in front of the Tourist Office at 10am.
  • Florac: capital of the Cévennes National Park. In this village, the Pêcher spring is not to be missed. It gushes out of a large rock face.
  • Saint-Chély du Tarn: located south-west of Sainte-Énimie, the village lies between the river and a cliff. Here you'll find an authentic village with stone houses. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Saint-Chély and Pougnadoires cirques.

Photo ©Szeder László

The Gorges du Tarn
2 hours from Le Soleil des Bastides campsite .

FOCUS
OF THE GORGES DU TARN

Along the way, you'll come across some magnificent castles:

  • Château de Prades: built in the early 13th century. It features a chapel and square tower.
  • Château de la Caze: located in Laval-du-Tarn, this castle will impress you with its horseshoe-shaped tower linked to the south facade by a cutaway.
  • The castle of Peyrelade: it was built between the 12th and 16th centuries. It is known to have been one of the most impressive fortresses in Rouergue in the Middle Ages. Stop in front of its keep-rock.

Photo ©Pierre Bona

WE CHOSE
FOR YOU

We recommend that you discover the Gorges du Tarn with Les Bateliers. They'll take you as far as the Cirque des Baumes. And you'll also pass through the magnificent straits, with a view of the 500-metre-high cliffs!
Not in the mood for motors? You can also explore the river by canoe or kayak. A great way to have fun while admiring the scenery.
You can also try your hand at caving, climbing or rafting.

Many discoveries await you during your stay. Are you convinced by the central location of our small campsite near the Gorges du Tarn?

Photo ©Persegol Eric