Monestrol tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Castelnaudary at 23 km from Monestrol
Visit Monestrol: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsMonestrol is situated in the Haute-Garonne department and Occitanie region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Castelnaudary at 23 km and La Pomarede at 24 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Monestrol, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Monestrol in Occitanie.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Castelnaudary
at 23 km (direction east), in the Aude departmentSlightly away from tourist routes, Castelnaudary has a pleasant canal port and...
See Castelnaudary guide

La Pomarede
at 24 km (direction east-north-east), in the Aude departmentVery tiny so don't travel for ages to get here but if...
See La Pomarede guide

Pamiers
at 25 km (direction south-south-west), in the Ariege departmentThe largest town in Ariege, Pamiers has several notable monuments including the...
See Pamiers guide

Revel
at 30 km (direction east-north-east)The large arcaded square in the centre of Revel contains one of...
See Revel guide

Mirepoix
at 32 km (direction south-east), in the Ariege departmentIn Mirepoix it is the beautifully preserved centre of the bastide town...
See Mirepoix guide

Soreze
at 35 km (direction east-north-east), in the Tarn departmentThe abbey-school and numerous ancient colombage houses are among the interesting finds...
See Soreze guide

Toulouse
at 35 km (direction north-west)Toulouse, with its famous red-brick architecture, is one of the most impressive...
See Toulouse guide

Carbonne
at 36 km (direction west)Ransacked as a cathar town in the 12th century, Carbonne was rebuilt...
See Carbonne guide

Rieux-Volvestre
at 39 km (direction west)The stroll along the river and the surrounding medieval red-brick buildings make...
See Rieux-Volvestre guide

Saissac
at 41 km (direction east), in the Aude departmentIn Saissac the highlights include the views from the top of the...
See Saissac guide

Foix
at 41 km (direction south), in the Ariege departmentThe narrow medieval streets, the imposing castle above the town and the...
See Foix guide

Chateau de Foix
Castle at 41 km (direction south), in the Ariege departmentThe chateau de Foix is an impressive medieval castle on a rocky...
See Chateau de Foix guide

Camon
Most Beautiful Village at 42 km (direction south-east), in the Ariege departmentThe fortified village of Camon, listed as a 'most beautiful village of...
See Camon guide

Lavaur
at 42 km (direction north-north-east), in the Tarn departmentLavaur is a pretty red brick town in the Tarn department of...
See Lavaur guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Haute-Garonne
Map of places to visit near Monestrol
Markets in and near Monestrol
- Villefranche-de-Lauragais: market Friday (8km)
- Mazeres: market Thursday (10km)
- Saverdun: market Friday (14km)
- Auterive: market Friday (15km)
- Venerque: market Thursday (21km)
- Castelnaudary: market Monday all day (23km)
- Caraman: market Thursday (23km)
- Pamiers: market Tuesday & Saturday (24km)
- Castanet-Tolosan: market Tuesday (25km)
- Saint-Orens-de-Gameville: market Saturday (27km)
Hotels near Monestrol
More information about Monestrol, Midi-Pyrenees
Tourist attractions near Monestrol, France
What to do at Monestrol? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Monestrol.
Heritage sites
- Toulouse Hotel-Dieu St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
- Toulouse basilique St Sernin (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
- Canal du Midi (37km)
- Saint Lizier cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (57km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Camon (42km)
- Saint-Lizier (57km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Pyrenees Ariegeoises (42km)
Remarkable gardens
- Parc aux Bambous (22km)
- Jardin et parc du château de Loubens (28km)
- Jardin Royal de Toulouse (34km)
- Jardin japonais de Toulouse (35km)
- Parc du château de Merville (53km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Bouconne (50km)
Towns of Art and history
- Toulouse (35km)
Geography and distances
Monestrol is in the south of France at 35 kilometres from Toulouse, the department capital (general information: Monestrol is 616 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Monestrol
Canton: Nailloux
Arrondissement: Toulouse
Department: Haute-Garonne
Region: Midi-Pyrenees
New region: Occitanie
Postcode: 31560
Distance to Monestrol
from Toulouse (prefecture): 35 km
from Paris: 616 km
from Calais: 847 km
from Nice: 453 km
from Bordeaux: 245 km
from Strasbourg: 749 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Monestrol from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beauteville, Caignac, Calmont, Fajac-la-Relenque, Gibel, Lagarde, Marquein, Montclar-Lauragais, Montgeard, Nailloux, Renneville and Seyre.
This page in French: Visiter Monestrol