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Roques

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Garonne

Municipality of Haute-Garonne, about fifteen kilometers from Toulouse, the famous Ville Rose, Roques takes place in the Pays Toulousain, along the Garonne valley. It is located not far from Muret, Portet-sur-Garonne or Villeneuve-Tolosane.

Of ancient origin, the city of Roques has mainly distinguished itself over the centuries by its agricultural activity, which is still strong today. Appreciated by tourists, it also reveals very beautiful landscapes to discover thanks to several marked hiking trails.

Geographical information

MunicipalityRoques
Postcode31120
Latitude43.5093940 (N 43° 30’ 34”)
Longitude1.3765829 (E 1° 22’ 36”)
AltitudeFrom 148m to 164m
Surface area9.30 km²
Population4993 inhabitants
Density536 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureToulouse (17.8 km, 20 min)
Insee code31458
IntercommunalityCA Le Muretain Agglo
DepartmentHaute-Garonne
TerritoriesMidi-Pyrénées, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Pinsaguel1.8 km (4 min)
Portet-sur-Garonne3.4 km (7 min)
Roquettes3.8 km (7 min)
Villeneuve-Tolosane4.5 km (8 min)
Cugnaux6 km (11 min)
Frouzins6.4 km (11 min)
Saubens6.8 km (12 min)
Pins-Justaret6.9 km (11 min)
Lacroix-Falgarde6.9 km (9 min)
Seysses7.2 km (11 min)
Muret7.6 km (10 min)
Villate8.1 km (12 min)
Labarthe-sur-Lèze8.6 km (12 min)
Goyrans9.9 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Full of charm, the Saint-Martin church reveals to its visitors two objects classified as Historical Monuments, a beautiful 16th century Virgin of Mercy in carved wood, as well as a 17th century chandelier.

To make the most of sunny days and appreciate the local fauna and flora, head to the park located along the Garonne or the Lamartine nature reserve and its communal ponds.

Places of interest

Performance halls

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Friday morning.

A fireworks display is offered every year in mid-July to celebrate the national holiday.

Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 18°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 18°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Toulouse Tourist Pass : monuments, museums, transport + 1 guided tour - Valid for 3 days
Culture and education36 € Toulouse (11.9 km)
Open-top minibus tour of Toulouse
Culture and education16 € to 29 € Toulouse (12 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Toulouse - In French
Entertainment24 € Toulouse (12.1 km)
Cité de l'Espace : 1-day ticket
Culture and education26 € Toulouse (12.8 km)
Microlight flight over the Tarn Valley
Sports sensations40 € to 130 € Saint-Lieux-lès-Lavaur (41 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Along the waterway
Village visitIntermediate2:00Carbonne (27 km)
On the way to the forest
HikeIntermediate3:15Bessières (35 km)
Lake Loop
HikeEasy3:00La Magdelaine-sur-Tarn (36 km)
Round of the vines
HikeEasy3:15Villematier (37 km)
From the Tarn to the mill
HikeIntermediate2:30Mirepoix-sur-Tarn (37 km)

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