Mazamet, Administrative center in Tarn, France
Description
Mazamet is a French commune in the Tarn region that sits at an elevation of 241 meters (790 feet) and spans several postal zones. The town consists of different neighborhoods and small residential areas connected through a network of streets.
History
The town grew into a major administrative hub during the 18th and 19th centuries when the wool industry shaped the region's economy and growth. This early industrialization made it an important center for southern French textile production.
Culture
The old town of Mazamet displays typical southern French architecture with narrow streets and stone buildings shaped by generations of craftspeople. Walking through its streets, you can still see traces of this craft tradition in the aged houses and public squares.
Practical
The town offers basic services and facilities for visitors and connects to neighboring communities like Castans, Payrin-Augmontel, and Pont-de-Larn. The best time to explore is during daytime when public areas are active and local shops are open.
Did you know?
The town spans two separate cantons—Mazamet-Nord-Est and Mazamet-Sud-Ouest—creating an unusual dual administrative structure within a single commune. This split arrangement offers an interesting look at how French communes can be organized.
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Pic de Nore
10.4 km
Footbridge of Mazamet
1.6 km
Passerelle de Mazamet
1.6 km
Pic de Nore transmitter
10.4 km
Château d'Hautpoul
1.7 kmChâteau d'Aiguefonde
4.7 km
Lac des Montagnès
4.2 km
Château de Montlédier
3.8 km
Église Saint-Sauveur de Mazamet
330 m
Temple Saint-Jacques de Mazamet
379 mChâteau de Thoré
2.5 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Bonnecousse
1.2 kmChâteau d'Aussillon
1.5 km
Building of the Savings Bank of Mazamet
282 m
Golf de la Barouge
2.3 kmChâteau de la Falgalarié
1.7 km
Golf Miniature
3.9 km
Église Sainte-Claire d'Aiguefonde
4.6 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Pont-de-Larn
3 km
Espace Apollo
251 m
Église Notre-Dame de Mazamet
415 m
Montagne Noire
10.3 km
Église Saint-André d'Aussillon-Village
478 m
Old Church of Saint-Sauveur, Mazamet
1.5 kmMusée du catharisme de Mazamet
142 m
Maison dite Jamme de la Goutine
548 mPic de Nore
10.4 km
Temple de Pont-de-Larn
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