Murat-sur-Vèbre

Murat-sur-Vèbre

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMurat-sur-VèbreMoulin-Mage at 5.6 km (6 min)
Insee code81192Cambon-et-Salvergues at 11.4 km (13 min)
Postcode81320Barre at 11.6 km (12 min)
Latitude43.6847120Arnac-sur-Dourdou at 12 km (14 min)
Longitude2.8546790Nages at 12.1 km (13 min)
AltitudeFrom 543 to 1205 metersFraisse-sur-Agout at 14.7 km (16 min)
Surface93.87 km²Lacaune at 16 km (17 min)
Population900 inhabitantsCastanet-le-Haut at 16.6 km (19 min)
Density9 inhabitants/km²Peux-et-Couffouleux at 18.1 km (20 min)
National labelMounes-Prohencoux at 18.7 km (20 min)
Chief townAlbi (at 79 km, 79 min)Saint-Geniès-de-Varensal at 19.5 km (22 min)
DepartmentTarnMurasson at 19.8 km (24 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Location:
  • Murat-sur-Vèbre is a town of about 900 residents.
  • It is located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Languedoc, on the eastern tip of the department of Tarn, in the western border of Herault (2 km) southeast of Aveyron (6km) and 1:15 to Mediterranean.
  • History:
  • In the heart of the prehistoric land that comes alive. Artists Neolithic (4500 to 1850 BC. AD) have left a valuable legacy in the form of statues-menhirs and dolmens.
  • In turn, Celts, Romans, Visigoths and Vandals have shaped the landscape, leaving roads, tombs and even place names.
  • The Middle Ages saw the rise of feudal castles and Canac Boissezon of Masviel and the Castell de Murat.
  • From the 12th century, the church Saint-Etienne welcomed the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela traveling the path Tolosane.
  • Gastronomic specialties:
  • The Lacaune are mainly dedicated to agriculture and for the most part in livestock (milk or meat). The famous Roquefort cheese is also made exclusively from milk of ewes "LACAUNE.
  • The cows, goats and sheep contribute about them in the manufacture of many local cheeses, with the famous sausages of Lacaune (ham, dry sausage and other specialties), make this region a gastronomic jewel of the Midi - Pyrenees.
  • Tradition: The Festival de la Madeleine, in July, the Fair to Local products and traditional Threshing Festival at the old 1st and 2nd Sunday of August, and the Apple Fair in October are many heritage festivals that punctuate the year.

SIGHTSEEING
  • The museum of civilization statues-menhirs:
  • Discovery of prehistoric man in the Neolithic society, housing, burial practices, techniques of working stone. The first statutory Megalithic European actors which have founded the 3rd millennium, the first village communities Lacaune.
  • Open all year, daily in July and August, hours vary the rest of the year.
  • Admission fee.
  • Tel. : +33 5 63 37 47 47 - Email: si-murat81@orange.fr
  • The Agricultural Heritage Museum and old tractors:
  • More than 70 tractors and other machinery exposed.
  • Arboretum with over 150 species of plants and shrubs of the mountains.
  • Open on request: tel. : +33 6 81 06 69 00.
  • The remains of the castle Canac:
  • A circuit family walk path from the paths found can reach the site from the hamlet of Canac through a protected environment.
  • In July and August tour commentary.
  • Circuit Statues menhirs and dolmens of Lacaune.
  • Path discovery Vèbre heart "walk in the old Murat.
  • Children's activities:
  • Visit farm animals: goats, sheep, sheep and cattle.
  • Public Garden.
  • Library.
Detailed information
Natural sitesForest of Concord,   Wood of the Ramasse,   Wood of the se

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The Feast of the Madeleine in July.
  • Frequently Asked Local products: 1st Sunday of August.
  • The traditional Day Threshing to the former: the 2nd Sunday of August.
  • Race walking "The Strides of St. Jacques": 3rd Sunday of September.
  • The Apple Fair: 2nd Sunday of October.
PHOTOS
Murat-sur-Vèbre
 
The Museum of the Megaliths
Hiking
 
Cows
Sheep
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -5°C - Max. 4°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 2°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. -5°C - Max. 4°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'hotes de labessiere  
Berlats
Our home is nestled down into a small valley in the Lacaune Mounts. Here we breed Salers cows. Marked by the character of our mounts, our guest home dating from the early nineteenth...
Located 22 km from Murat-sur-Vèbre57 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Il était une fois... La Payssière  
9.2
Cambon-et-Salvergues
Located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc, our little paradise is the ideal place to relax with your family! The list of The Payssière is nestled in the valley...
Located 7.8 km from Murat-sur-VèbreFrom 350 € to 550 € per week 
House for 10 persons  
8.4
Nages
Loue Gîtes à 10 km de la salvetat, maisons de 4 à 10 couchages, grand confort, situées dans un parc de 7500m², arboré, fleuri, pelouse et jeux pour les enfants à 200 m du lac laouzasdans...
Located 7.8 km from Murat-sur-VèbreFrom 270 € to 1230 € per week 
Gîte Saint-Michel  
9
Moulin-Mage
Quiet house, situated in a mountain hamlet on a wide open view, 10 km lacaune les bains. Possibility to rent for one night. Independent gite on one level with terrace: living room with...
Located 8.4 km from Murat-sur-VèbreFrom 280 € to 340 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Rougier    
8.6
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 15.9 km from Murat-sur-VèbreFrom 13 € to 15 € per day 
Camping les Terrasses  
Saint-Chinian
Between mediterranean sea and mountains, Camping les terrasses is setting in the vignobles of Saint Chinian, Swimming-pool, tennis course, river at 800 meters. Safe and quiet.
Located 30 km from Murat-sur-VèbreFrom 12 € to 16 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Dent De Saint Jean     
8.1
Brusque
The charming hotel La Dent de St Jean welcomes you in a beautiful natural setting, right amidst the Aveyron area, for a restful stay. Relax in your guest room which features views over...
Located 10.7 km from Murat-sur-VèbreRoom from 31 €
Camping des Sources Chaudes 
Lacaune
Set just outside Lacaune-les-Bains, this resort is 1 km from the town centre and the casino. It offers free Wi-Fi access in the 24-hour reception and free private parking, in a location...
Located 12.2 km from Murat-sur-VèbreRoom from 70 €
Au Pavillon du Frêne    
7.7
Lacaune
Au Pavillon du Frêne is set in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park. It has its own outdoor swimming pool and offers good value, comfortable accommodation with internet access....
Located 13.3 km from Murat-sur-VèbreRoom from 36 €

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