Lacaune

Lacaune

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel Guide > Towns > Midi-Pyrénées > Tarn > Lacaune

Geographic information Closest towns
TownLacaune Gijounet at 9.3 km (19 mn)
Insee code81124 Moulin-Mage at 10.4 km (21 mn)
Postcode81230 Murasson at 11.8 km (31 mn)
Latitude43.7072090 Saint-Sever-du-Moustier at 12.5 km (27 mn)
Longitude2.6917400 Nages at 12.5 km (25 mn)
AltitudeFrom 598 to 1274 meters Le Margnès at 12.9 km (29 mn)
Surface91.36 km2 Viane at 13.5 km (27 mn)
Population2972 inhabitants Lamontélarié at 14 km (29 mn)
Density32 inhabitants/km2 Berlats at 14.4 km (31 mn)
National labels       Murat-sur-Vèbre at 15.9 km (32 mn)
Chief townAlbi (at 67 km, 69 mn) Barre at 16.4 km (33 mn)
DepartmentTarn Laval-Roquecezière at 17.2 km (35 mn)
RegionMidi-Pyrénées Search another town

Location

Create an itinerary around Lacaune   -   Add to favorites   -   Link to this page


Town Presentation

At the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Languedoc, Lacaune-les-Bains is located in the foothills of the Massif Central. A 120 km from Toulouse and Montpellier, it enjoys a privileged location. Low mountain region, the various climatic influences benefit meats and Lacaune Mountains may boast of being the capital of Delicatessen in southwestern France and an ideal place for hiking. With its diverse scenery, lush forests of hardwoods and conifers interspersed with vast agricultural areas, the region offers a remarkable range of colors. Country Healing with the source and cradle Mount Roucous of the Sheep Lacaune (which in the manufacture of Roquefort), Lacaune-les-Bains welcomes you in all seasons.


Sightseeing

  • Trail of Discovery "In the footsteps of the Wild Child" discovery trail 3 km inside the Nature and relive the history of this strange foundling in late 18th century in the woods of the basin.
  • Musée du Vieux Lacaune: Daily LACAUNE from 1700 to 1940 through scenes reconstructed lives: the classroom, forging, thermal baths, the Hall of the Wild Child ...
  • Discovery Trails Heritage: Circuit Fountains (Fountain urinator, dating from 1559, listed Historical Monument, which symbolizes the diuretic water Lacaune) and tour the Tower of Calmels.
  • Spinning Ramond: carding and spinning machines dating from 1841.
  • Maison de la Charcuterie: history of expertise and a local. Completed with a visit to a cottage industry in the circuit of Lacaune Packers.
  • Numerous trails of nature Martinou the Pansieri Montalet.
  • 120 km of forest roads and footpaths, 180 km of marked bike routes, 3 backcountry routes.
  • Area hot springs swimming pool sports / leisure built on the site of the ancient Baths of Lacaune-les-Bains - pentagliss, waterslide, sauna, whirlpool baths, basins inside and outside.
  • Casino Lacaune-les-Bains.
  • Library, toy library / media center, athletic fields ...


Events and celebrations

  • July & August: the musical Lacaune the appointment Tuesday, the summer tours
  • September: trail of the Roc Montalet & Day Hiking
  • October: Day mycological

Full program of activities available from the Tourist Office Lacaune to +33 5 63 37 04 98 or on the website of the town.


Attractions, leisures and activites around

  • Fishing: Many streams ranked 1st Class
  • Route des Lacs: 4 lakes to discover in a small area (Water Recreation)
  • Leisure Air Belmont-sur-Rance


Photos
Landscape Mountains Lacaune
 
Fountain urinator
Area Sources Chaudes
 
Circuit Statues-menhirs
Delicatessen of Lacaune
  

Links

Related articles

Weather
Sunday 14 March
Day
Night
Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C
Monday 15 March
Day
Night
Min. -3°C - Max. 8°C
Tuesday 16 March
Day
Night
Min. -3°C - Max. 12°C

Restaurants 
Hostellerie du ParcMontredon-Labessonnié
Hotel-restaurant located just outside Sidobre in Lacaune 20 minute Castres and Albi 30 minutes. L'Hostellerie du Parc, on the road to your vacation (Meridian Green) 1 hour 30 of the...
Located at 29 km from LacauneFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 

All restaurants around Lacaune


Beds & Breakfasts 
Bel horizon     Saint-Pons-de-Thomières
Ideally located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Languedoc, this house is home to many animals, for the pleasure of young and old alike: cats, dogs, ponies, goats,...
Located at 25 km from LacauneFrom 55 € to 60 € the double room 

All beds & breakfasts around Lacaune


Vacation rentals 
Chateau de Calmels gite de groupeLacaune
Self progress and stay for groups of 15 to 40 people, 16 rooms 1a 4 beds two étages.Situé inside of Lacaune on the heights of the Tarn
Located in Lacaune 
Gîte Saint-MichelMoulin-Mage
Quiet house, located in a mountain hamlet on a wide open view, 10 km from LACAUNE LES BAINS. Possibility to rent for one night. Cottage on one level with terrace: living room with...
Located at 6.8 km from LacauneFrom 280 € to 320 € per week 
Gite de La Borie de JuglaSaint-Sever-du-Moustier
Aveyron typical old farm, this cottage in the country referenced by Gîtes de France has been tastefully renovated by its owners Annie and Michael. They wanted the store? Atmosphere...
Located at 8.3 km from LacauneFrom 210 € to 330 € per week 

All vacation rentals around Lacaune


Campsites 
Camping le jardin    Lacaze
The garden is a small family campground, located mid-mountain in the valley of Gijou paradise amateur fishing, hiking, mushrooms, calm and relaxation. Structure recently, you will...
Located at 14.1 km from LacauneFrom 11,50 € to 13 € per day 
Camping du Rougier    Camarès
Lovers of nature and hiking trips, we welcome you into the Rougier in the heart of Natural Park of the Grands Causses. Our small campsite, quiet and friendly is the ideal base for exploring...
Located at 20 km from LacauneFrom 13 € to 15 € per day 

All campsites around Lacaune


Hotels
Logis Le Relais De Fusies    
7.8
Lacaune
A former coaching inn, recently renovated, handed down through the same family from father to son for 300 years. 28 rooms, garden, swimming pool, lift. Our restaurant offers you silver...
Located in LacauneRoom from 58 €
Au Pavillon du Frêne 
9.2
Lacaune
Au Pavillon du Frêne is built in a 18th century house situated in the historic centre of Lacaune. It offers comfortable rooms for up to 6 people. Au Pavillon du frêne offers spacious...
Located in LacauneRoom from 39 €
Hôtel Claude Calas   
7.5
Lacaune
Boasting an ideal destination for the nature lovers, the hotel Claude Calas welcomes you in an authentic setting right amidst the Haut Languedoc area. It features comfortable guest...
Located in LacauneRoom from 40 €

All hotels around Lacaune

Tarn
Guide
Towns
Photos
Itineraries
Panoramas
Restaurants
Rentals
B&B
Campsites
Hotels
Car
Flights
Insurance
Fact sheets
e-Cards
Quiz

Advertiser

Search
Guide
Towns
Photos
Hotels

Great finds
Holidays in Tarn
Discover our offers and visit Tarn at unbeatable price
Serene Travel
Get the right insurance for your trip to France
Hotels Directory
Directory of quality hotels in Tarn
Hotels Directory
Directory of quality hotels in Tarn