Maisons sur l'Agout
Colourful former dyers' and tanners' houses that rise straight out of the river.
Castres, France
Castres: airports, things to do and where to stay
Castres, on the banks of the Agout in the south of the Tarn, is known for its colourful houses overhanging the river and for the Goya Museum, devoted to Spanish painting. It is the gateway to the Sidobre and the Montagne Noire.
Castres airports
From the airport to central Castres
Castres-Mazamet airport is about 7 km from central Castres.
Libellus 10
Castres-Mazamet urban network line with a stop at the airport. Check the timetable before travelling.
Taxi
It is best to book a taxi before you travel. Castres and Mazamet are about 10-15 min away by car.
Castres
Things to do in Castres
Jardin de l'Évêché
French formal garden designed by André Le Nôtre, in front of the former bishop's palace.
Musée Goya
Museum of Hispanic art in the former bishop's palace, with works by Goya, Velázquez and Murillo.
Cathédrale Saint-Benoît
Baroque cathedral built next to the Romanesque tower of the former Benedictine abbey.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Castres?
Castres is served by Castres-Mazamet (DCM).
How far is the airport from central Castres?
Castres-Mazamet airport is about 7 km from central Castres.
How do I get from the airport to central Castres?
From Castres-Mazamet airport you can take Libellus 10 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Castres?
Highlights of Castres include Maisons sur l'Agout, Jardin de l'Évêché, Musée Goya, and Cathédrale Saint-Benoît.
Photo credits
- Maisons sur l'Agout: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jardin de l'Évêché: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Musée Goya: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Saint-Benoît: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons