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MIDI-PYRÉNÉES

Midi-Pyrenees Region of France

The Midi-Pryénées Region of France, is located in the southern part of France, wedged between the Aquitaine and Languedoc-Roussillon Regions. The Region has the following Administrative Departments: 12 Aveyron (capital city of Rodez); 82 Tarn et Garonne (capital city of Montauban); 81 Tarn (capital city of Albi); 65 Hautes Pyrénées (capital city of Tarbes); 32 Gers (capital city of Auch); 31 Haute Garonne (capital city of Toulouse); 9 Ariège (capital city of Foix); and 46 Lot (capital city of Cahors).

 

 

Tarn Gorges

Tarn Gorges Chateau de Caze in the Tarn Gorges
Cliffs and old buildings along the gorges. Chateau de Caze is more than 500 years. It was closed for a while and now is open as a Relais (aka expensive) hotel.

Now here is a way to spend a day. Drive the Tarn Gorges. Take the D907 for the 80 km drive between Florac and Millau. If you can, staying at the scenic Chateau de Caze won't be cheap, but you are staying in a 500 year old chateau right along the river.

We rented canoes and spend the day going along the river. There are numerous companies all along the way do you do not have to worry about only finding one.