Circuit Vélo - C2 Du sentier du train au massif du Sidobre

Discovery loop for experienced cyclists, in the heart of the granitic region of Sidobre. CASTRES: Birthplace of Jean Jaurès, it houses the national center and museum Jean Jaurès. Former bishopric, Castres also has the largest collection of Hispanic works in France. To discover: Museum Goya / Museum of Hispanic Art - gardens designed by Le Nôtre - Jean Jaurès Square - Carillon Notre Dame de la Platé - mansions - colorful houses on the Agout river. SAINT-SALVY-DE-LA-BALME: Many houses with granite frames attest to the activity of stoneworking. A painted trompe l'oeil wall in the center of the village represents the granite work of yesteryear. LE SIDOBRE: hides sensational geological curiosities: The Roc de l’oie, the three cheeses, Peyro Clabado, the trembling rock of the seven fakes, Napoleon's hat… To discover: the lake of Merle - the trout leap, the chaos of la Balme, the chaos of la Rouquette… LACROUZETTE: City of granite workers as evidenced by statue, church, sidewalks and businesses. To discover: the church “Notre Dame du Granit” and its fresco by Nicolas Greschny - the statue of the granite cutter Jacques Bourges - the fountain of Théron. BURLATS: Fortified fief of the lords of Albigeois, the castle of Burlats, built around an abbey, will become the residence of Azalaïs (Adelaïde) who, by holding her court there, will provoke the birth of Fin Amor, courtly love. To discover: the house of Adam - the pavilion of Adelaïde - the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre - the Tower of the Bistoure - the knitting workshop of Missègle.