Montvalen tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Puycelsi at 17 km from Montvalen

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Visit Montvalen: highlights and tourist information

Montvalen 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 Montvalen in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Puycelsi at 17 km and Lisle-sur-Tarn at 18 km.

Montvalen, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Puycelsi

Most Beautiful Village at 17 km (direction north-east)

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

See Puycelsi guide

Lisle-sur-Tarn

at 18 km (direction east)

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

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Giroussens

at 19 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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The Jardin des Martels

Garden at 19 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See The Jardin des Martels guide

Castelnau-de-Montmiral

Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Castelnau-de-Montmiral guide

Bruniquel

Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction north-north-east), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

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

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Gaillac

at 25 km (direction east)

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

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Lavaur

at 26 km (direction south-east)

Lavaur is a pretty red brick town in the Tarn department of France...

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Montauban

at 26 km (direction north-west), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

The pink houses and ancient arcades ensure that the Place Nationale in Montauban is...

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Vieux

at 27 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Realville

at 29 km (direction north-north-west), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

The focus in the small bastide town of Réalville is the main square, surrounded...

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Toulouse

at 31 km (direction south-south-west), in the Haute-Garonne department

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

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Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val

at 35 km (direction north-north-east), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

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

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Cordes-sur-Ciel

at 37 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Reserve excursions near Montvalen

Map of places to visit near Montvalen

Markets in and near Montvalen

• Villemur-sur-Tarn: market Sunday & Saturday (7km)
• Bessieres: market Monday (7km)
• Rabastens: market Saturday (12km)
• Saint-Sulpice: market Wednesday (13km)
• Fronton: market Thursday (16km)
• Saint-Nauphary: market Sunday (17km)
• Lisle-sur-Tarn: market Sunday (18km)
• Verfeil: market Tuesday (24km)
• Negrepelisse: market Tuesday (24km)
• Grisolles: market Wednesday (24km)

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Tourist attractions near Montvalen, France

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

Heritage sites

• Rabastens église Notre-Dame-du-Bourg (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (12km)
• Toulouse basilique St Sernin (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (31km)
• Canal du Midi (31km)
• Toulouse Hotel-Dieu St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)
• Episcopal City, Albi (45km)
• Moissac abbatiale St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (48km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Bruniquel (22km)
• Lauzerte (57km)

National Monuments

• Beaulieu en Rouergue Abbey (44km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Gaillac (25km)
• Revel (56km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des Martels (19km)
• Parc du château de Merville (28km)
• Jardin japonais de Toulouse (31km)
• Jardin et parc du château de Larra (32km)
• Jardin Royal de Toulouse (32km)
• Jardin et parc du château de Loubens (36km)
• Jardin de Paradis (37km)
• Jardins de Quercy (43km)
• Jardin du palais de la Berbie (45km)
• Parc Rochegude (45km)
• Jardin du Pèlerin (57km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Montauban (25km)
• Albi (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Bouconne (39km)
• Gorges de l'Aveyron (53km)

Towns of Art and history

• Toulouse (31km)
• Najac (50km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Cayriech (39km)

Geography and distances

Montvalen is in the south of France at 45 kilometres from Albi, the department capital (general information: Montvalen is 558 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beauvais-sur-Tescou, Bondigoux, Grazac, La Magdelaine-sur-Tarn, Layrac-sur-Tarn, Le Born, Mirepoix-sur-Tarn, Montgaillard, Roquemaure and Tauriac.

This page in French: Visiter Montvalen