Camp Vallée Du Tarn

Pottering off to little villages is a popular way to spend some time around here. Once you’ve meandered around medieval Ambialet (10 minutes’ walk) and climbed up to its priory for some fab views, you might also like to check out Cordes-sur-Ciel (50 minutes' drive), the gorgeous Brousse-le-Château (half an hour) or Coupiac (25 minutes), where the nippers can get dressed up to immerse themselves in medieval life at the château. Albi half an hour away is another excellent place for a day out. Wander through the half-timbered streets and visit the cathedral if history’s your thing; those with an eye for culture and colour will want to drop in on the art museum filled with works by local lad Toulouse-Lautrec and maybe sashay through the fashion museum too. Venture a little further to Gaillac (45 minutes) for days spent wandering among the wineries and vineyards and a trip to the wine museum, or head to the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park (45 minutes) for hikes, wildlife watching and other active days.