Varilhes

The Notre Dame, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, was originally built in the second half of the twelfth century, but nothing remains of that era. Many times changed, the building continues to charm with its traditional architecture and its bells, the oldest of which dates from the mid-sixteenth century, is now classified as an historic monument.

Dedicated to the Virgin of pain, Vals chapel existed since the eleventh century and became the priory of Saint-Antonin in the thirteenth century. Ruined the fifteenth, then abandoned the next century, it experienced strong restoration campaign in the mid nineteenth century. It is still possible to admire the elements of the eighteenth century in the nave, but the choir and the facade dates from the nineteenth.

As you wander the city, you can admire a large number of exceptional houses of stone or timber. Gothic timbered house the Aynié such catches the eye. Built in the sixteenth century, it is the oldest of Varilhes. The town also has several fountains and wash houses of the nineteenth century to admire during your stay in the area.

The nineteenth century stone bridge replaces the original, wooden, now disappeared.

The weekly market is held every Tuesday morning. Sports and cultural events are also held throughout the year.

In early August, up to the local festival with dances, concerts, shows, contests Belote his or her fireworks.

A Christmas market with entertainment is offered in December.