Monuments to visit Midi-Pyrénées

Classified as a historical monument, the Pont Vieux was built in the 13th century to allow the primitive village to extend on the other side of the Dadou, towards the Saint-Jean district where the first tanneries were established. It is a wonderful vestige of the past, take the time to go and admire it.

Henri IV gives his name to the court which allows to pass from square Charles de Gaulle to the place du Capitole and by which it absolutely must pass to access the Hall of Famous. The king brought additional money to the completion of the court, which runs apart from the municipal building. The Capitouls in exchange made him a statue, as a thank you. Many events took place over the centuries, from the execution of the Duke of Montmorency, who dared to intrigue against the royal power under Louis XIII, to various exhibitions and varied. Attention, access can be closed at the back of the Place du Capitole for security reasons.

Carcassonne is not full of mysterious little gardens, so stumbling upon this one is a happy accident. At first glance, the garden looks rather ghostly because of its religious history, but today it offers an interesting relief for those who want to get lost in the narrow streets. Its founder, Canon Jean Cazaintre, took care to plant sacred botanical species in the 19th century. Today, they keep company with the statues of the ancient and catholic cult, some of which have been partially renovated.

If you don't live in the corner, little chance you have already heard about dr. Here, however, they are an integral part of heritage. What is it about? It is these huts of shepherds that cross the territory, recognizable by their dry stone walls and their grass and land. At the start of the parking lot at the southern end of the Étang pond, the route we propose runs along the Ruisseau Creek and leads you successively to dr of Carlaorri, Tueno, Labinas and Estrets. You can then continue to the Pla de la Croutz to observe the last shelters on the bog; You will then need to return to your steps to reach your starting point.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: average.

After the capture of the city by William IX of Poitiers in 1098, the pink city was surrounded by a new enclosure, presumably along the present great boulevards of Strasbourg, Arcole, Lacrosse and Armand-Duportal. This medieval fortification has recently been the subject of a restoration led by the City Architecture service. Sheltered from the rampart, the gardens were also rehabilitated. They offer 2 600 m ² of lawns and 1 300 shrubs, between the Brienne Canal and the Caffarelli-Caffarelli garden. A place where you can learn more about the history of the city and enjoy a wonderful place to relax and relax.

The history of Marseillan is rich, this vestige of the city is a further proof. This porcheron appeared in 1355 in anticipation of the Black Prince's attack, son of the King of England. It came out of the will of the Bishop of Agde to strengthen the door of Agde. Today the monument retains its shape and part of its original stones.

It is the native home of Achille Maffre de Baugé (1855-1928). A friend of Frédéric Mistral, his life was tumultuous and adventurous.

This castle, which is famous in English, reveals a curiosity: on the first floor, built in the 1st century, the painted reply of the Supreme Council Hall of the Great masters of the order of Malta was painted. The author is Matteo of Aleccio, a great admirer of Michelangelo. The tables tell the large siege of 1565 during the battle against the Ottoman fleet. The order of Malta, a military and religious order, was born of the crusades. Its members were first called "Hospitals of Saint John".