Rieux-Volvestre

Rieux-Volvestre

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TownRieux-VolvestreSaint-Julien-sur-Garonne at 4.9 km (6 min)
Insee code31455Mailholas at 5.1 km (6 min)
Postcode31310Carbonne at 5.9 km (6 min)
Latitude43.2579210Goutevernisse at 6.2 km (7 min)
Longitude1.2032120Montesquieu-Volvestre at 6.4 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 195 to 343 metersGensac-sur-Garonne at 7.8 km (9 min)
Surface32.38 km²Lavelanet-de-Comminges at 8.2 km (10 min)
Population2352 inhabitantsLatrape at 9 km (10 min)
Density72 inhabitants/km²Marquefave at 9.3 km (11 min)
Chief townToulouse (at 51 km, 41 min)Thouars-sur-Arize at 9.4 km (10 min)
DepartmentHaute-GaronneBax at 9.7 km (11 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The city-city, located 45 km south of Toulouse, has a prestigious heritage due to its status of free city in 1202 and Royal judgeship in 1245, many monuments are the witnesses.

From medieval times, in 1317, Rieux-Volvestre becomes very important that a bishop last five centuries. The village has many relics of that period.


SIGHTSEEING

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the fourteenth / seventeenth.

Bishop Portal Valtan 17th and turn of the sixteenth.

Tours: stately old tower of the thirteenth.

Halle fifteenth.

Bridge Lajous sixteenth / seventeenth.

Bridge Auriac the fifteenth / sixteenth.

Convent of the Jacobins of the seventeenth.

Seminar XV / XVI.

Gothic house of the fourteenth.

Many half-timbered houses of the fifteenth / sixteenth / seventeenth and mansions of the seventeenth / eighteenth.

Museum Papogay (archery tradition of the fourteenth) and Lapidary Museum, free admission to the Tourist Office.

In the gardens of the town hall, fresco and frieze of the Sylvian Meschia ceramist.

Pool: pools of summer and winter.

Village Gaulois: size reconstruction of 9 hectares. Information +33 5 61 87 16 38.

Donkey rides. Information +33 5 61 98 19 05.

Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Rieux-Volvestre
MonumentsBridge of Lajous,   Cathedral of La Nativité-de-Marie,   House Laguens,   La Tourasse

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Holiday Papogay the first Sunday in May

"Games and World Music" on the third Saturday of July.

Storytelling Festival in July.

Christmas Market in December.

Monthly art exhibitions at the Art Gallery (upstairs from the Tourist Office).


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Balcony of the Stars: Astronomical Observatory. Information +33 5 61 97 09 62.

PHOTOS
Cathedral
 
Cathedral Bell Tower
View from the deck of Rieux Auriac
 
Waterfront Arize
The roofs of Rieux
 
The Pyrenees from the roofs of Rieux
Tour Valtan and porch of the Bishopric
 
façade detail (up Hall)
The Tours
 
Old Seminary (now the Town Hall and Tourist Office)
Convent of the Jacobins
 
Friesland in the gardens of City Hall
fresco in the gardens of City Hall
 
View of the Cathedral of St. Mary
Halle flowers
 
The Tourasse
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Figuesetgalets  
Mondavezan
Comingeoise house typical of the nineteenth century, tastefully renovated with a landscaped park of 3000 m². The cottages are independent home owners. Every comfort is present and you...
Located 13.7 km from Rieux-VolvestreFrom 55 € to 65 € the double room 
L'oustaou    
9.2
Sajas
Renovated old house. Relaxation, friendliness, good food, Many activities nearby, ideal step towards the Pyrenees, Lourdes, Spain. Basque Country, Spain.
Located 19.8 km from Rieux-Volvestre60 € the double room 
Rieumajou à Caujac/Auterive    
9.2
Caujac
Grain farm in operation (since 1980, arrival of the family Goris, Dutch) House 150 years. Views of the Pyrenees on a clear day. Lots of space. Simple and comfortable rooms with bathroom...
Located 22 km from Rieux-Volvestre42 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte de charme 'Les Volets Bleus'
Montesquieu-Volvestre
Perched on a hillside between Toulouse and the Pyrenees, this farm renovated with passion, taste and authenticity (beams, stone and brick) offers holiday pleasure and relaxation. Perfect...
Located 6.7 km from Rieux-VolvestreFrom 380 € to 700 € per week 
Apartment for 6 persons
Latour
La Communion. 'Organic Farm' Communion ': Great house for 6 persons Studio for 4 people, camping on the farm. Old farm house is surrounded by 18 acres (5 hectares of ancient oak trees,...
Located 8 km from Rieux-VolvestreFrom 370 € to 470 € per week 
La Franluquière
Marignac-Lasclares
The Franluquière is an old house built in 1805, mud brick, nestled in a park of 5000m² completely enclosed and wooded area where you will discover refreshing shade under a small pond...
Located 9.4 km from Rieux-VolvestreFrom 600 € to 650 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Domaine Le Moulin  
Martres-Tolosane
The campsite is set on a ancient property of the 16th century. The land with its fields and forest parts covers more than 12 ha. At the one end the river Garonne flows by fringed by...
Located 16.8 km from Rieux-VolvestreFrom 16 € to 22.90 € per day 
Camping du lac de la Laure    
9.7
Unzent
Fancy a weekend in the green, holiday nature, to be together: Muriel and Jean-Yves will be happy to welcome you to a lake of 3 hectares in the hills of Terrefort facing the Pyrenees....
Located 28 km from Rieux-VolvestreFrom 8.60 € to 9.60 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Hôtel l'Arche de Noé     
7.1
Noé
The hotel is ideally located in a haven of greenery far from the noise and yet with a convenient access from the motorway and only 20 minutes from Toulouse. Rooms at Logis Hotel l'Arche...
Located 12.1 km from Rieux-VolvestreRoom from 62 €
Chambre D'hôte La Plaine    
9.1
Castagnac
Once a farmhouse, Chambre D'hôte La Plaine is now a contemporary-style hotel located in Castagnac. It offers a south-facing terrace. Each room is in a country-style with exposed stone...
Located 13.3 km from Rieux-VolvestreRoom from 48 €
Le Bourdieu     
9.2
Durfort
Located in Ariège, the camping site Le Bourdieu welcomes you all year round in a peaceful and friendly setting. It offers comfortable cabins and an outdoor swimming pool. Le Bourdieu...
Located 22 km from Rieux-VolvestreRoom from 56 €

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