Lautrec, Medieval commune in Tarn department, Occitanie region, France.
Lautrec stands on a rocky hilltop at 235 meters elevation, offering panoramic views over the valleys of the Agoût and Dadou rivers toward the Montagne Noire and Pyrenees mountains.
Founded around 940 as a vicomty, Lautrec preserves medieval fortifications including 14th-century ramparts, the Caussade gate, and the Saint-Rémy collegiate church dating from the late 14th century.
The commune celebrates its renowned pink garlic production, holding IGP and Label Rouge certifications, through annual festivals and traditional markets in the central square since the 17th century.
Located 15 kilometers from Castres and 30 kilometers from Albi, Lautrec is accessible via the A68 motorway and offers motorhome parking facilities on Aquaval parkway.
Lautrec maintains underground medieval silos and complex subterranean passages that served as storage and defense systems during the Middle Ages, still visible today through archaeological remains.
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