This small city on the Tarn, between Albi and Toulouse countries, retains a strong image of rural village. Bessières suffered from the same geographical position invasions, Celtic and Roman, the same drama - the Cathar heresy, the Hundred Years War - as so many other villages Occitan.
According to historians, it is also the ideal location that supports the foundation of Bessières between the 9th and the 12th century by the grouping of houses around a first church dedicated to Saint-Prim. But the town probably knows a relative development of the Roman occupation, with its bridge over the river Tarn. In the Middle Ages, serfs exploit the land lords, allowing land clearing and sanitation.
In the late 15th century, the cultivation of pastel gives new impetus to agriculture and trade under the old regime and the people of Bessières organize fairs and markets, so the village assembly decided to establish four fairs a year and set to Monday market day. This tradition, still alive, both perpetuates the existence of an open-air market and of a fat market, between November and March.
The village once fortified, is dominated by wooded hills, vineyards and a varied campaign: between the rivers and lakes, farmers cover their fields bessiérains cultures.
SIGHTSEEING
The Church of St. John the Baptist of the 15th and 19th centuries: The church is under the patronage of the last prophet, John the Baptist: he is the one that precedes the Messiah and the coming announcement. In 1883, it was restored and enlarged. Toulouse octagonal bell tower whose bell is broken, date from 1593. Restoration work has been undertaken since 2002.
Lake Marca: For years, he is the favorite spot for fishermen of the town.
A refuge for turtles, Kelon: This combination of environmental protection operates a recycling center for aquatic and terrestrial turtles located Bessières. Its main objective is to limit the introduction of exotic species into the wild and to inform the public about the need to preserve our environment and the beings who populate it.
SOLEILHAS: Room Ticky Holgado, within the space Soleiha, is designed for entertainment (theater, dance, music, etc.). And film projections. Listening comfort, visibility and seat make this room a cultural engine in the North East and national Tarn Toulouse, Girou, Frontonnais. With a capacity of 206 seats and can accommodate not only local artists and associations of the city, as well as seminars and conferences. Stage door, municipal service in charge of programming for professional shows since 2004, offers an annual cultural season to the size of this room. Programming, eclectic, varied, surprising, results of meetings between the public and genres, emotions and different artists. Space Soleiha is a forum dedicated not only to social cohesion and intergenerational but also to cultural discovery.
A giant omelette is prepared every Easter Monday, with the firing of 10 000 eggs.
Fair giant takes place during the weekend of Pentecost.
Bridge Day in September.
Associations Day in September.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
A 3 km: The forest of 1119 ha of Buzet, facilities are available (picnic areas and parking, benches ...), and various marked trails suitable for recreation: fitness trail, mountain bike trail (technical and leisure), trail riding and hiking trail.
Cosy, elegant villa chimeras welcomes you in a privileged location in the heart of Castelginest. This gourmet restaurant very inspired working with fresh produce excellence in our ...
Air-conditioned rooms (3 ears Gites de France) - In Midi-Pyrenees, in the Tarn (81), in the heart of a triangle Albi, Montauban, Toulouse, close to the vineyards of Gaillac, quiet,...
Located 11.1 km from Bessières
From 70 € to 80 € the double room
LaFerme de l'évasion
10
Azas
Toulouse Closes 1850 with views over the countryside and views of the Pyrenees some fois. A half hour from Toulouse, forty five minutes. Albi and one hour of Carcassonnne. Un endroi...
Located 11.6 km from Bessières
From 60 € to 70 € the double room
Chambres d'hôtes La Villa Les Pins
Vacquiers
Welcome to Villa pins Vacquiers, 20 minutes from Toulouse and Montauban. Tout top of a hill in the forest our home listed 4 ears Gites de France has 5 rooms with full bathroom including...
Open all year, this charming village house (108 m²) has been completely renovated to accommodate you during your stay they are under the sign of the holiday or work. Enjoy the warm...
Located 6.7 km from Bessières
From 270 € to 450 € per week
MON rêve
Salvagnac
Cottage 4 people, with disabled access.
Located 18.1 km from Bessières
From 360 € to 400 € per week
Le gîte du Bois du Pouget - Clévacances
9.2
La Salvetat-Belmontet
Perched on a hill and located near a wood, this housing offers to the amateur nature, the ideal foot with ground to discover Quercy Vert and its base of leisures: fish, bathe, tennis,...
Located in the countryside, is a family camping or staying calm and rest. Pool and mini farm will entertain you. The campsite is situated between Albi, Cordes, Toulouse, Castres and...
Located 16.7 km from Bessières
9.60 € per day
Camping aici sem pla
Vaïssac
At the campsite Aici Sem Pla, You have an appointment with Mother Nature on 2ha sites of 300 m ² will welcome you when you can rent a mobile home, caravan, yurt, tipi, or come all......
Located in the Tarn Valley, 5 km from the medieval town of Rabastens and Gare de Rabastens SNCF Train station, this guesthouse offers a large furnished garden with an outdoor pool....
Located 9.2 km from Bessières
Room from 75 €
La Maison des Peyrets
Rabastens
Surrounded by fields, this bed and breakfast is just 20 km from the Gaillac vineyard estates. It offers a communal dining room with a hearth and guest rooms, which are located in the...
Located 11.1 km from Bessières
Room from 55 €
Chambre d'Hôtes les Buis
Salvagnac
Surrounded by 1.5 hectares of land, this guest house is 4 km from Salvagnac. Guests can relax on the furnished sun terrace, by the swimming pool and take a walk with the donkey in the...
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