Castres, Medieval riverside town in Occitanie, France
The Agout River divides Castres into two sections, with traditional half-timbered houses lining both banks in the historic district of the town.
The town originated from a Benedictine abbey founded in 647, developing into a significant settlement during the Middle Ages due to its strategic location.
The Goya Museum in Castres maintains the largest collection of Spanish paintings in France, including works from numerous Hispanic masters.
The railway station connects Castres to Toulouse and Mazamet, while the local bus network provides transportation within the urban area.
The houses along the Agout River were constructed with overhanging upper floors to accommodate the work of leather tanners in medieval times.
Location: canton of Castres-Est
Location: canton of Castres-Nord
Location: canton of Castres-Ouest
Location: canton of Castres-Sud
Location: Tarn
Location: arrondissement of Castres
Elevation above the sea: 217 m
Shares border with: Burlats, Carbes, Fréjeville, Jonquières, Laboulbène, Labruguière, Lagarrigue, Montpinier, Navès, Noailhac, Roquecourbe, Saint-Germier, Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme, Saïx, Valdurenque, Caucalières
Address: 81100 Castres, France 81100 Castres
Phone: +33563715858
Email: mairie@ville-castres.fr
Website: http://ville-castres.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.60583,2.24000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:35
Goya Museum
294 m
Castres Cathedral
229 m
Maison natale de Jean Jaurès
527 m
Jardin de l'Évêché de Castres
372 m
Château d'Hauterive
5.3 km
Chartreuse de Saïx
4.8 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Platé
147 m
Château du Causse
5.4 km
Château de Gaïx
5.7 km
Hôtel de Nayrac
79 m
Palais épiscopal de Castres
277 m
Castle of Miraval
3.9 km
Domaine de la Fédial
4.4 km
Château de Burlats
7.1 km
Couvent du Saint-Sacrement de Castres
827 m
Jardin botanique Pierre Fabre du Bosc dal Mas
10.9 km
Théâtre Municipal
284 m
Église Saint-Jacques-de-Villegoudou
305 m
Musée Jaurès
146 m
Prieuré de Burlats
7.1 km
Tour des Cordeliers de Castres
240 m
Grand temple de Castres
169 m
Hôtel de Viviès
198 m
Hôtel Poncet
171 m
Hôtel Leroy
202 m
Église Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Louis de Castres
442 m
Château de Sendrone
7.3 km
Golf de Castres Gourjade
1.9 kmReviews
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