10 Free Things to do in Midi-Pyrénées That You Shouldn't Miss

August 15, 2021 Almeta Stockton

Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
Restaurants in Midi-Pyrenees

1. Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile

5 boulevard General Sibille, 81000, Albi France +33 5 63 38 47 40 http://www.albi-tourisme.fr/fr/la-cathedrale-sainte-cecile-albi.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 4,251 reviews

Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile

Reviewed By soloflyer2018 - Brisbane, Australia

The magnificent brick building with its amazing Gothic entrance is very hard to describe because it is so huge and apparently the largest brick Cathedral in that part of the world. But... when you enter inside that is when your breath is taken away...it is beautiful. Although it is a French Cathedral the Art is Italian and it is spectacular. I actually visited more than once because I could not absorb everything. The history, the color, the Art ,amazing and a definite "must see" in Albi.

2. Reserve Naturelle du Neouvielle

Route des Lacs, 65170, Saint-Lary-Soulan France
Excellent
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5.0 based on 412 reviews

Reserve Naturelle du Neouvielle

Reviewed By chrispR6399BO - Sun Valley, United States

Gorgeous part of the world with stunning view and beautiful lakes - in some of the lakes you can see trout cruising around feeding on the surface - hiking is quite vertical but worth the effort- we had a 1000 foot gain in elevation on our hike- if you have mobility issues this might not be for you - the road up there is barely 1 lane in spots with lots of switchbacks but the views make it worth while - just go slow and let the locals and the aggressive drivers pass you.

3. Grotte de Massabielle

1 route de la Foret, 65100, Lourdes France +33 5 62 42 77 40 https://en.lourdes-infotourisme.com/web/EN/343-grotte-des-apparitions.php
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,431 reviews

Grotte de Massabielle

Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France

Lovely experience to visit Lourdes once upon a time and pray while also benefitting of the Holy waters Sources.

4. Basilique Saint-Sernin

Place Saint-Sernin, 31000, Toulouse France +33 5 61 21 80 45 [email protected] http://www.basilique-saint-sernin.fr/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,434 reviews

Basilique Saint-Sernin

Reviewed By KateJourney - Exeter, Canada

When we decided to explore Toulouse, we headed directly to the Musee d'Archaeologie ...and found it right beside the basilica...so after the museum we toured it as well. A lovely church with and interesting crypt with reliquaries...always great to immerse in local history.

5. Theatre du Capitole

Place du Capitole, 31000, Toulouse France +33 5 61 22 31 31 http://www.theatreducapitole.fr/1/saison-2014-2015/recitals-et-concerts-475/choeur-du-capitole-484/italia-mia.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,286 reviews

Theatre du Capitole

Reviewed By billand1 - Vienna, Austria

The main hall on the second floor is of unparelleled beauty in terms of design and paintings as well as pictures on the walls. Great history is obvious!

6. Cite Religieuse

Place de la Carretta, 46500 Rocamadour France +33 5 65 33 22 00 http://www.vallee-dordogne.com/rocamadour
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,722 reviews

Cite Religieuse

Reviewed By Briangraf

I love this place and would say it is a must see if you are anywhere near by. We drove about an hour to see this and our family loved every minute of the walk around the castle, church and little village nestled in the cliff.

7. Church of Les Jacobins

69 rue Pargaminieres, 31000, Toulouse France +33 5 61 22 21 92 http://www.jacobins.mairie-toulouse.fr/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,610 reviews

Church of Les Jacobins

Reviewed By kathrynh992 - Sonoma, United States

I visited this historic ( it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the body of St. Thomas Aquinas has been there since 1369) and beautiful church during a Sunday mass. This is an active church with a dedicated congregation. I, along with other visitors, were quiet and respectful of the mass. It was acceptable to very quietly walk the inside perimeter and to unobtrusively take photos (make sure your camera or smart phone is set so that the “click” is silent - the clicking sound when a photo is taken is disruptive). It is difficult to describe the beauty and serenity of this space - the arches, windows, altars, parishioners, and stonework of the structure itself. This is a must-see place.

8. Le Sidobre

Maison du Sidobre - Vialavert, 81260 Castres France +33 5 63 74 63 38 http://www.sidobre.tourisme-tarn.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 315 reviews

Le Sidobre

9. Col de Tourmalet

Rd 918, La Mongie France http://www.lespyrenees.net
Excellent
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4.5 based on 259 reviews

Col de Tourmalet

Reviewed By Domkoppie - South Africa, null

This pass is spectacular for the scary drive as well as the amazing views. No barriers in many places!!! Those cyclists have a lots of courage! We visited in mid-May and it still had remains of snow on the slopes. Plenty of cyclists, so be especially careful for them. It was freezing at the top!

10. Gaube Lake

Cauterets France [email protected] http://www.cauterets.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,006 reviews

Gaube Lake

Le plus beau lac des Pyrénées, de France et du Monde évidemment ! En plein coeur du Parc national des Pyrénées.

Reviewed By Tiagusgv - Lisbon, Portugal

Very beautiful place, a nice walk and amazing photos for sure. Small restaurant there. Don’t miss this is you are near.

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