Francon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Martres-Tolosane at 7 km from Francon

Visit Francon: highlights and tourist information

Francon is situated in the Haute-Garonne department and Occitanie region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Francon in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Martres-Tolosane at 7 km and Cazeres at 11 km.

Francon, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Martres-Tolosane

at 7 km (direction south-south-east)

The small village of Martres-Tolosane is known for its faiencerie workshops...

See Martres-Tolosane guide

Cazeres

at 11 km (direction east-south-east)

Cazeres is not a tourist town, but you might like to visit...

See Cazeres guide

Rieux-Volvestre

at 18 km (direction east)

The stroll along the river and the surrounding medieval red-brick buildings make...

See Rieux-Volvestre guide

Carbonne

at 21 km (direction east)

Ransacked as a cathar town in the 12th century, Carbonne was rebuilt...

See Carbonne guide

Tourtouse

at 22 km (direction south-east), in the Ariege department

Although tiny, the castle (and picnic area) in the centre of Tourtouse...

See Tourtouse guide

Saint-Lizier

Most Beautiful Village at 32 km (direction south-south-east), in the Ariege department

A small village in the Natural Regional Park of the Ariege Pyrenees,...

See Saint-Lizier guide

Montjoie-en-Couserans

at 32 km (direction south-east), in the Ariege department

The tiny village of Montjoie-en-Couserans is included because it is the start...

See Montjoie-en-Couserans guide

Mont d'Astarac

at 34 km (direction west), in the Gers department

The frescoes in the village church are the highlight of your visit...

See Mont d'Astarac guide

Saint-Girons

at 34 km (direction south-south-east), in the Ariege department

Saint-Girons is a quiet town, a perfect chance to see an unspoiled...

See Saint-Girons guide

Audressein

at 37 km (direction south), in the Ariege department

Audressein is a very small village in a picturesque river valley, visited...

See Audressein guide

Valcabrere

at 41 km (direction west-south-west)

Valcabrere deserves a visit because of the very lovely roman style basilica...

See Valcabrere guide

Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges

Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction west-south-west)

2000 years ago the town of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges had 10000 inhabitants - now...

See Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges guide

Auch

at 53 km (direction north-west), in the Gers department

Auch, the ancient capital of Gascony, has a cathedral and several other...

See Auch guide

Toulouse

at 54 km (direction north-east)

Toulouse, with its famous red-brick architecture, is one of the most impressive...

See Toulouse guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Haute-Garonne

Arrange a visit to Francon

Map of places to visit near Francon

Markets in and near Francon

• Cazeres: market Saturday (11km)
• Salies-du-Salat: market Monday (18km)
• Rieumes: market Thursday (21km)
• Carbonne: market Thursday (21km)
• Saint-Gaudens: market Thursday (26km)
• Boulogne-sur-Gesse: market Wednesday (27km)
• Lezat-sur-Leze: market Saturday (30km)
• Aspet: market Wednesday & Saturday (31km)
• Saint-Lys: market Tuesday (32km)
• Saint-Girons: market Saturday (33km)

More information about Francon, Midi-Pyrenees

Tourist attractions near Francon, France

What to do at Francon? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Francon.

Heritage sites

• Saint Lizier cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)
• Audressein Église Notre-Dame de Tramesaygues (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)
• Valcabrère basilique St Just (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• St Bertrand de Comminges chapelle St Julien (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• St Bertrand de Comminges cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
• Auch cathédrale St Just (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (53km)
• Canal du Midi (53km)
• Toulouse Hotel-Dieu St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (53km)
• Toulouse basilique St Sernin (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (54km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Lizier (32km)
• Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (41km)

National Monuments

• Montmaurin Gallo-Roman Villa (27km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pyrenees Ariegeoises (47km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin de la poterie Hillen (31km)
• Jardin Royal de Toulouse (54km)
• Jardin japonais de Toulouse (54km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Gorges de la Save (26km)
• Henne Morte (33km)
• Forêt de Bouconne (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Toulouse (54km)

Geography and distances

Francon is in the south of France at 54 kilometres from Toulouse, the department capital (general information: Francon is 631 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Francon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 16 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Alan, Bachas, Benque, Castelnau-Picampeau, Fustignac, Lescuns, Lussan-Adeilhac, Marignac-Laspeyres, Mondavezan, Montegut-Bourjac, Montoulieu-Saint-Bernard, Montoussin, Peyrissas, Samouillan, Sana and Terrebasse.

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