Discover the remarkable heritage of Volvestre
Volvestre captivates with its rich heritage, a testament to its history. Visiting Volvestre without exploring its remains means missing out on what makes it truly authentic!
Labeled villages
A typical heritage of South Toulouse
Castles and mills, characterful villages, churches, and medieval market halls dot the Volvestre region. They are the vestiges of a rural past, animated by the rivers and their trade. Each region is distinguished by its architectural style, and our buildings embody our local identity.
A land of bastides typical of the Southwest, Volvestre reveals an unique architecture. You won’t see it anywhere else, mixing pink Toulouse brick and pebbles from the Garonne ! These local materials shape the villages, creating an unique architectural harmony in each alleyway, square, or on our old facades. The stone used comes from the majestic quarries of Comminges, located just a stone’s throw away.
Our favorite villages
Rieux-Volvestre stands out here as THE true heritage gem. The town boasts all the labels : Plus Beaux Détours de France, Station Verte, Halte Compostelle et commune touristique. Its impressive cathedral dominates the village. Nicknamed “the little pink town”, it is an essential stop for visitors and pilgrims who travel the Via Garona. Strolling through this medieval town is like traveling back in time between pink bricks and half-timbered houses. Each little street has its own charm… with floral scents escaping from hidden gardens.
Also, the villages of Saint-Sulpice-sur-Lèze, Montesquieu-Volvestre, Saint-Christaud, Montbrun Bocage and Longages will delight lovers of old stones. Each village has its soul, its history. It is impossible to choose between them : each deserves a beautiful walk !
Explore them all, let yourself be surprised by their differences and their treasures. Here, each step reveals a new emotion.
As you can see, Volvestre invites you on a journey through time ! In the heart of a vibrant, welcoming region proud of its roots.
To enhance your visit, pick up a visitor’s booklet or let one of our enthusiasts guide you !
Montesquieu-Volvestre
The medieval bastide
Saint-Sulpice-sur-Lèze
A must-see in the Lèze Valley !
Montbrun-Bocage
A country house at the gateway to Ariège
Saint-Christaud
The hidden must-have
Longages
Many unexpected surprises
Noé
A place of memory
Noé, a place of memory
The Noé camp (31) welcomed thousands of Spanish refugees fleeing the civil war. In 1940 the camp was chosen for the elderly, sick and infirm internees as well as their families, making it a “hospital camp”.
People arrested by the Vichy regime were gathered in this camp before being sent to the extermination camps. Today, 3 vestiges remain : the stadium stand, the water tower and the current ALSH.
A Memorial in memory of the deportees was inaugurated in 2021: “ These engraved names are an integral part of the History of Noé, a past that does not pass… ”.
The explanation of the Memorial, by its architect, Francis Bergé : “The 13 columns represent a group of human beings, men, women, children, marching towards death, of which we perceive only a pale silhouette that fades over time. The bar inclined at 45 degrees confirms their disappearance. The barbed wire recalls the concentration camp unity of the extermination camps. The 6 trapezoids, pink granite plaques, correspond to the 6 million Jews who died in deportation. They are written in French, Spanish, Hebrew, German, Yiddish and English.”
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