Montels tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vieux at 4 km from Montels

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Visit Montels: highlights and tourist information

Montels is situated in the Tarn 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 Montels in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vieux at 4 km and Castelnau-de-Montmiral at 6 km.

Montels, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Vieux

at 4 km (direction north-north-west)

The small village of Vieux was once one of the most important pilgrimage towns...

See Vieux guide

Castelnau-de-Montmiral

Most Beautiful Village at 6 km (direction west)

The central square of Castelnau-de-Montmiral with its medieval buildings, and the views from its...

See Castelnau-de-Montmiral guide

Gaillac

at 7 km (direction south)

The historic centre of Gaillac and its riverside position make Gaillac a very enjoyable...

See Gaillac guide

Cordes-sur-Ciel

at 12 km (direction north-north-east)

Cordes is certainly one of the most beautiful towns in France with a great...

See Cordes-sur-Ciel guide

Lisle-sur-Tarn

at 14 km (direction south-west)

Lisle-sur-Tarn is a pretty village on the banks of the Tarn river....

See Lisle-sur-Tarn guide

Puycelsi

Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction west)

We particularly enjoyed the walk around the ramaparts in Puycelsi, one of the 'most...

See Puycelsi guide

Albi cathedral

Cathedral at 20 km (direction east)

Albi cathedral is remarkable for its brick exterior, and the large area of renaissance...

See Albi cathedral guide

Monesties

Most Beautiful Village at 20 km (direction east-north-east)

There is much more to discover in Monesties than you would expect in such...

See Monesties guide

Albi

at 21 km (direction east)

Albi is quite a remarkable town, with a substantial and beautiful centre and sensational...

See Albi guide

Bruniquel

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction west-north-west), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

The cobbled streets, numerous medieval buildings and the castle combine to make Bruniquel a...

See Bruniquel guide

Varen

at 22 km (direction west-north-west), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

At Varen you can see the Chateau du Doyenné and nice riverside views...

See Varen guide

Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val

at 24 km (direction north-west), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

Close to the Gorges de l'Aveyron, the medieval town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val is one of...

See Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val guide

The Jardin des Martels

Garden at 24 km (direction south-south-west)

The Jardins des Martels is a beautiful garden and mini-farm near Toulouse....

See The Jardin des Martels guide

Giroussens

at 24 km (direction south-south-west)

Giroussens is a pretty village and home to a ceramic centre and lovely garden...

See Giroussens guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Tarn

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Reserve excursions near Montels

Map of places to visit near Montels

Markets in and near Montels

• Gaillac: market Friday (7km)
• Cordes-sur-Ciel: market Saturday & Saturday (12km)
• Lisle-sur-Tarn: market Sunday (14km)
• Rabastens: market Saturday (21km)
• Albi: market Wednesday & Tuesday all day & Saturday all day (21km)
• Carmaux: market Friday (23km)
• Graulhet: market Thursday & Sunday (23km)
• Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val: market Sunday (24km)
• Saint-Juery: market Thursday (25km)
• Saint-Sulpice: market Wednesday (27km)

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Tourist attractions near Montels, France

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

Heritage sites

• Episcopal City, Albi (21km)
• Rabastens église Notre-Dame-du-Bourg (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (21km)
• Toulouse basilique St Sernin (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (53km)
• Toulouse Hotel-Dieu St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (54km)
• Canal du Midi (55km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Bruniquel (21km)

National Monuments

• Beaulieu en Rouergue Abbey (28km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Gaillac (7km)
• Villefranche-de-Rouergue (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin de Paradis (12km)
• Parc Rochegude (21km)
• Jardin du palais de la Berbie (21km)
• Jardin des Martels (24km)
• Jardins de Quercy (25km)
• Jardin et parc du château de Loubens (44km)
• Jardin de l'Évêché (48km)
• Jardin japonais de Toulouse (54km)
• Jardin Royal de Toulouse (54km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Albi (21km)
• Montauban (44km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Gorges de l'Aveyron (32km)

Towns of Art and history

• Najac (29km)
• Sauveterre-de-Rouergue (45km)
• Toulouse (54km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Cayriech (36km)

Geography and distances

Montels is in the south of France at 21 kilometres from Albi, the department capital (general information: Montels is 545 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Andillac, Broze, Cahuzac-sur-Vere, Castelnau-de-Montmiral, Donnazac, Le Verdier, Rivieres, Senouillac and Vieux.

This page in French: Visiter Montels