Tarn (French pronunciation: or ; Occitan pronunciation:) is a department in the Occitania region in Southern France. Named after the river Tarn, it had a population of 389,844 as of 2019. [4] Its prefecture and largest city is Albi; it has a single subprefecture, Castres.

Visit Tarn (Occitanie, France) Book hotels, flights, car hire The Tarn is a quiet and peaceful department and very much a 'transition' between the Mediterranean region to the south-east and the greener, if cooler, regions of south-west France.

Feb 22, 2018 · Tucked away in south-west France, the region of Tarn is one of the country's best kept secrets. Here's how you can discover its rolling hills, quaint villages, authentic festivals and gastronomic delights

Le Tarn (/taʁn/ Note 1) est un département français de la région Occitanie, traversé par la rivière Tarn qui lui a donné son nom. L' Insee et La Poste lui attribuent le code 81. Les habitants sont nommés les Tarnais et Tarnaises. La préfecture est Albi, et l'unique sous-préfecture est Castres.

Hilltop villages, fortified towns, medieval cities and “eagles’ nests”… each one has its own soul and unique atmosphere. The towns and villages of the Tarn tell the story of those sturdy local men and women.

Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Tarn department of Midi-Pyrenees. See also our Tarn travel guide. Albi is quite a remarkable town, with a substantial and beautiful centre and sensational views across the river below. Very recommended! See guide.

Aug 30, 2023 · With more than 20 different landscapes, including the Gaillac vineyards, medieval bastides, the Montagne Noire, the Monts de Lacaune and 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Tarn, in south-west France, wishes you well! Here are 10 reasons to visit this sun-kissed département.

From the Tarn Valley to the Monts de Lacaune and the Montagne Noire, you can discover the “Pays de Cocagne” from various angles: along with the stream, up in the air, among the trees, or with the many routes and GR Trails.

Tarn (Occitan: Tarn) is a French department in the Occitanie region in the southwest of France named after the Tarn river. Its prefecture and largest city is Albi.

Cordes-sur-Ciel. 1 Albi — its Cité épiscopale, an intact set of mediaeval buildings surrounding the cathedral, is recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site; 2 Briatexte — its church is a beautiful historical monument, and you can visit a vineyard to taste the local Côtes-du-Tarn wine; 3 Brens — it has a 13th-century tower, a cemetery chapel from 972, and the Tuile bridge is medieval ...