De Loubens-lauragais in Revel, travel the bucolic roads of the northern part of the Terres du Lauragais. Across fields and hills, magnificent viewpoints will be offered to you.
- From Loubens-Lauragais to Revel
- 1h00
- 45 km
- ♥ Village of Loubens / Chapel of Noumerens
Loubens-lauragais
Loubens-lauragais
The occupation of the Loubens site is old: the place where the mill is located is an old castle mound. THE current castle dates from the XNUMXth century, period of theGolden age du cake. The pretty houses in the village date from this same period.
On the ground floor were the stalls or workshops. On the first floor were the apartments, and on the last level a wooden gallery called “soleillou” was used to dry crops, laundry… The church dates from the XNUMXth century.
It's your turn
In what year was the statue of the Virgin and Child installed, located along the wall?
In 1957,
Push the grid to n°19. Go down the street. Basically, turn your head to the right. What monument can you observe?
A mill
to have
- The castle (seen from the outside), the alleys of the village and the mill.
- The church, open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
White Elm Lake
12 min ride. by car
White Elm Lake
This lake lends itself perfectly to a nature stopover: possibility of going around the lake for 1,5 km and picnicking on site.
Mourvilles Basses
15 min ride. by car
Mourvilles Basses
Current Mourville Castle dates from the end of the 1773th century. A great historical figure has forever marked this magnificent building: it is Joseph de Villèle, (1854-1820), descendant of a noble family of wealthy landowners established in Lauragais from the XNUMXth century. Joseph de Villèle experienced a meteoric rise in society: he was (among other things!) Mayor of Toulouse and President of the Council in XNUMX under Louis XVIII.
to have
The descendants of Joseph de Villèle open the gates of their castle to you in summer to discover the outdoor spaces and the chapel (10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.), only by appointment on +33(0)6 35 94 27 25 in July/August.
changec
13 min ride. by car
changec
The first mention of the village dates from 1200. As in many other places in Lauragais, Cambiac was affected by thecathar heresy since 5 convictions were pronounced in the XNUMXth century. THE castle dates from the XNUMXth century. The church was rebuilt in the XNUMXth century, since it was burned down by the Protestants in the XNUMXth century.
The Cambiac mill, located at the exit of the village, operated until the 1960s.
Auriac-sur-vendinelle
8 min ride. by car
Auriac-sur-vendinelle
Originally, the village developed around an 4th century castle, which no longer exists today. A wall and ditches ensured the protection of the inhabitants. Today, only the keep of the castle remains: it is the bell tower of the church, with stone walls XNUMXm thick.
It's your turn
What is the date at the foot of the steps of the church?
1847
To which saint is the church of Auriac dedicated?
Saint Madeleine
to have
- The church dungeon
- The old bridge (XNUMXth century)
- The dovecote (XNUMXth century)
Chapel of Noumerens
9 min ride. by car
Chapel of Noumerens
Few Romanesque buildings remain in Lauragais.
Our Lady of Noumérens (XNUMXth century) is the perfect exception. These Romanesque churches are characterized by a single nave (basilica type), with an entrance located on the south side so as not to weaken the rigidity of the west gable, bearing the bells. The steeple-wall, typical of the region, has its origins in Romanesque art: it is relatively simple to build, and does not require the involvement of a specialized architect to control structural problems. The west gable wall is simply raised and pierced with bays or holes (openings with semicircular arches) to hang the bells from.
It's your turn
How many campanary bays does the bell tower have?
3
How to get there ?
Be careful, the chapel is at the end of a small dirt road, which becomes muddy in case of rain.
Access to this path is on the departmental road between Auriac-sur-Vendinelle and Le Falga (D20).
We recommend that you let yourself be guided by your smartphone or GPS to find the access.
Saint-Julia-Gras-Capou
15 min ride. by car
Saint-Julia-Gras-Capou
Its name shows the color: it is in this medieval village that the fat capon was invented by chance at the time of the barbarian invasions. In the Middle Ages, Saint-Julia was a closed village, surrounded by ditches and fortifications. All around the village, remains of ditches which are still filled with water today. To the west and south of the village, remains of walls are still visible today. Two gates allowed access to the interior of the village: the gate of Sers or Toulouse, which still exists, piercing the ramparts to the west of the village; and the Auta or Revel gate, with a drawbridge over the ditch which has disappeared. It was located to the east of the village enclosure.
The steeple-wall of the church is said to be “fan-shaped”. He owns the oldest bell in the department (1396). It is visible from the square: it is the biggest bell.
It's your turn
Which animal in reference to the name of the village can be observed in a niche behind the fortified gate?
a rooster
Revel & the sources of the Canal du Midi
15 min ride. by car
Revel
Continue your itinerary, and discover Revel, with its beautiful XNUMXth century hall and its many museums; Saint-Ferreol and its reservoir basin fed by the rivers of the Montagne Noire; Sorèze, its abbey-school and its museums…
