Gaillac

Gaillac

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Gaillac
Insee code	81099
Postcode	81600
Latitude	43.9018159
Longitude	1.8965060
Altitude	From 105 to 288 meters
Surface	50.93 km²
Population	13558 inhabitants
Density	266 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Brens at 1.7 km (3 min)
Chief town	Albi (at 26 km, 23 min)		Montans at 4 km (5 min)
Department	Tarn		Broze at 6.7 km (11 min)
Region	Midi-Pyrénées		Search another town

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It was not so long as it is known that Gaillac was occupied from the Gallo-Roman, but his name appears in documents referring to the founding of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Michel in 819. Expresses its prosperity with the culture of the vine by the monks. The wine trade but also from woad (Isatis tinctoria) in the 16th century, carried on the river Tarn, will enable Gaillac thrive and develop at the same time a maritime activity. Cathar wars are far less responsible for power struggles as the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants.

Gaillac today is renowned for its vineyards, characterized by three soils (terraces, hills, plateau), a varietal background and a designation.

Finally Gaillac door like the rooster emblem that can be discovered on different facades of old houses or tents.

Abbaye Saint-Michel thirteenth, chapels of the apse of the abbey, north portal of the thirteenth.

Palmata 13th round (13th murals and shield - cock - city).

St. Peter's Church, stone portal of the fourteenth.

Hotel Pierre Brens 13th and fifteenth.

Gaillac the medieval Griffoul Square and fountain, street Portal Lacourtade Hotel, Hotel Druilhet of Yversen, portal sixteenth, timbered houses and half-timbered ...

Caveau Wine Tasting Gaillac, Abbaye Saint-Michel.

Castle Foucaud 17th (Palladian architecture) houses the Museum of Fine Arts, and French park with a rose garden is classified by historical monuments.

Natural History Museum Thomas Philadelphus.

Abbey Museum (archaeological, vineyards, sacred art and companionship).

Library (collection of funds from 1789).

Market every Friday morning.

Flea: 2nd Sunday.

Spring Gaillac: 1 to May 4

Biocybèle: large agro fair, the 2nd weekend of May.

Cinéfeuille: Film Festival gardens and landscapes in late May.

Wine Festival: 2nd weekend of August.

Aperitif concert Friday in July and August between 19 and 21 hours of the abbey garden.

Garage sale: 1st Sunday of September.

Heritage Day: 3rd weekend in September.

Book Fair: 1st weekend in October.

European Film Festival: 3rd weekend in October.

Gaillac Preview: 3rd week of November.

Inquire at the Tourist Office Gaillac the accuracy of dates.

Andillac: castle-museum of Cayla.

Cordes-sur-Ciel: medieval village.

Castelnau-de-Montmiral: Founded in 1222, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France.

Lagrave archéocrypte Saint Sigolène.

Lisle-sur-Tarn arcaded square, houses the 16th and eighteenth.

Montana Archéosite (Gallo-Roman pottery).

Giroussens: the garden of Martell.

Puycelsi: medieval village perched on a rock and Regional Conservatory of species of old trees and vines.

Rabastens: ramparts and fortifications of the Middle Ages.

Sivenas: Divisional Forest 600 hectares of hardwoods and conifers.

Senouillac Château de Mauriac.

Grésigne: 3600 ha State Forest.

Albi historic ranked in 2010 as World Heritage by UNESCO.

All leisure activities around Gaillac

The Tarn Gaillac		The Tarn Gaillac
The Tarn Gaillac		Abbaye Saint-Michel
Abbaye Saint-Michel		Abbaye Saint-Michel
Abbaye Saint-Michel		Abbaye Saint-Michel
Abbaye Saint-Michel		Abbaye Saint- Michel
Abbaye Saint-Michel		Abbaye Saint-Michel
Abbaye Saint-Michel		Abbaye Saint-Michel
Abbaye Saint-Michel		Bridge Tarn Gaillac
Gaillac Street		Old Town
Great Place		Rue du center
Checkout Savings		Animation Great Place
City		Fountain of the Great Place
Statue of Senator Joseph Hautpoul		St. Peter
St. Peter		St. Peter
St. Pierre		Detail portal of the church of Saint-Pierre
Roofs Gaillac		Dovecote

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 20°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C

Le Domaine des Cèdres Rivières In a residential leisure park, the Domaine Cedar welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere at the edge of a pool. The dishes are from the French tradition and decorated with a... Located 6.9 km from Gaillac 28 € per person

Château de Salettes   9.5 Cahuzac-sur-Vère The vineyards of Gaillac, let yourself be surprised by the contemporary renovation of a building dating from the 13th century where everything is made to accommodate you. You can see... Located 7.1 km from Gaillac 83 € per person

Lou Cantoun   8.2 Cestayrols At the heart of a medieval village and the vineyards of Gaillac, Lou Cantoun restaurant welcomes you in an old house in white stone typical of the region. You will love the interior... Located 7.6 km from Gaillac 35 € per person

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Bleu pastel     9.4 Gaillac Bourgeois town house dating from the late Second Empire, decorated in the spirit Gustavian, decorated with a romantic walled garden and has three guest room can accommodate one to four... Located in Gaillac From 65 € to 70 € the double room

Château Larroze   Cahuzac-sur-Vère Château Larroze, a charming C 19 Château, located on the famous Bastide circuit between Gaillac and Cordes-sur-Ciel, is surrounded by vineyards and delightful rolling countryside, offering... Located 8.9 km from Gaillac From 135 € to 145 € the double room

La croix du sud   Castelnau-de-Montmiral Between vineyards and Bastides, a 15th century house entirely renovated with 4 rooms ensuite, spacious and very comfortable and a large swimming pool, with 5ha of land around in the... Located 9.1 km from Gaillac 85 € the double room

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Les chalets de Fiolles   9.3 Brens 2 km from Gaillac and along the Tarn, a set of 12+ 4 tents/lodge housekeeping cottages for 4 personnes. Sur place, swimming pool, jacuzzi, canoes, games room, green... We provide linen... Located 3.1 km from Gaillac From 340 € to 620 € per week

Gîte des Termes de Couffet  SPECIAL OFFER Técou Tecou located in the vineyards of Gaillac in the country houses, 20 minutes from Albi, episcopal city and Heritage of Unesco, 30 min medieval town of Cordes, 45 minutes from the center... Located 9.9 km from Gaillac From 700 € to 1200 € per week

Les Villettes à Rabastens   10 Rabastens In Rabastens, between Toulouse (35mins) and Albi a magnificent World Heritage site(25 mins). Open all year. A beautiful independent private cottage in a quiet rural setting with a 10... Located 12.2 km from Gaillac From 350 € to 800 € per week

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Aire Naturelle La Rigaudié     8 Giroussens 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 18 km from Gaillac 9.60 € per day

Le Moulin de Julien     8.9 Livers-Cazelles At the foot of the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel, the campsite offers its greenery with 2 swimming pools with water slide, mini golf, playground, fishing, bowling, table tennis,... Located 18 km from Gaillac 20 € per day

Camp redon   Livers-Cazelles The campsite is located in the beautiful area between the rivers Tarn and Aveyron. In this hilly area forests alternate with fields of rapeseed, corn and sunflowers, or with one of... Located 18.3 km from Gaillac From 16 € to 23 € per day

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Hotel l'Occitan      7.9 Gaillac This 2-star hotel is situated in the centre of Gaillac, in Midi-Pyrénées region. It offers free Wi-Fi and an on-site bar. Gaillac Train Station is just 600 metres away. The uniquely... Located in Gaillac Room from 57 €

Logis La Verrerie     7.2 Gaillac Set in a 1000 year old vineyard with a private swimming pool, is this country-style hotel. It is located in Gaillac, just 25 km from Albi and offers free Wi-Fi access. Private bathrooms... Located in Gaillac Room from 70 €

Hôtel Akena City Albi Gaillac     8.4 Brens Akena City Gaillac is set next to the A68, a 15-minute drive from Albi, in the quiet city of Brens. It offers rooms with air-conditioned rooms that are serviced by a lift. There are... Located 3 km from Gaillac Room from 37 €

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