Things to do in Revel and around
Revel is a royal bastide founded in 1342, with a wooden market hall in the middle of its square and a market every Saturday morning. Around it: the lake, Sorèze, the Montagne Noire and the Canal du Midi. All times are from the loft.
The Saturday morning market
Every Saturday morning the market fills the hall and the square around it. The hall dates from the 14th century: 39 metres a side, 79 oak pillars, with the belfry rebuilt in 1834 at its centre. Revel's market is regularly listed among the most beautiful in France; people drive from Toulouse for the Lauragais producers.
The bastide
Founded in 1342 by Philip VI, Revel is laid out on a grid of streets converging on the square, lined with covered galleries of brick, wood and stone. An hour is enough for the square and the streets around it.
The wood and marquetry museum
Revel is a furniture-making town. The museum in the town centre shows the wood trades, from cabinetmaking to marquetry, with pieces from local workshops.
Around Revel
Saint-Félix-Lauragais
11 min from the loft
A hilltop village with its hall and views over the plain.
Durfort
18 min from the loft
The coppersmiths' village, where copper is still worked.
Castelnaudary
18 min from the loft
The Grand Bassin of the Canal du Midi, and cassoulet.
Carcassonne
52 min from the loft
The medieval walled city.
From the loft's door
Several walks and bike rides start from the hamlet, between the fields of the Lauragais. The greenway to Castres passes through Revel.
Frequently asked questions
When is Revel market?
Saturday morning, under the hall and on the central square.
Do I need a car?
Yes. The loft is in a hamlet; shops and services are within 10 kilometres, the lake 9 minutes away.
What is there for children?
The beach and pedalos at the lake, the lakeside walk, the waterfall park, the wood museum, the market hall on Saturdays.
Sleep next door
The Industrial Lodge, an 85 m² loft for five in the hamlet of Dreuilhe. Booked direct, 10% less than on the platforms.
€63a nightwhen booking here€70 on the platforms
See also
Your host: Florian