At the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, and more precisely in the Tarn, the Sidobre massif is the largest granite plateau in Europe. A territory of unusual landscapes, it offers a series of gigantic granite blocks in unique shapes that defy the laws of gravity. The Peyro Clabado, or nailed stone, is a perfect example: weighing nearly 800 tonnes, how does this enormous rock manage to balance on a base much smaller than itself? Other incredible sites to discover include the Resse blockfield, resembling a river of rocks, the romantic Lake Merle, the Roc de l'Oie (whose name means "Goose Rock") or Les Trois Fromages ("the Three Cheeses"). On foot or by bike, you can try and fathom the mysteries surrounding these extraordinary formations!
Sidobre also has authentic towns and villages with fascinating histories, sometimes cloaked in legend. Discover the story of the violet-eyed princess in Burlats, or stroll around Roquecourbe admiring the half-timbered houses. In Brassac, the old bridge over the Agout is the talking point: it used to separate Catholics from Protestants.
This vast wooded plateau is also a centre for the granite industry. Once it has been extracted and treated, the granite is used for funeral monuments, interior decoration and urban development.
