20 minutes from Albi (UNESCO), our 100 m² house in the quiet of Le Ségala welcomes families or friends (4 people) for a rejuvenating stay. Bright living room, equipped kitchen, veranda, master bedroom and children's bedroom. Large garden of 1000 m² with swing, hammocks, volleyball, brazier area facing the fields for unforgettable starry evenings. Wifi, washing machine, parking. Ideal for discovering Albi, the Tarn valley, the Gaillac vineyards and Cordes-sur-Ciel in complete tranquillity.
Accommodation
In the heart of the Tarn, your quiet interlude
Welcome to our family home in the heart of the Ségala, 20 minutes from Albi (episcopal city classified by UNESCO). Located in a peaceful hamlet with open views of the countryside, it is the ideal place for a family with children or friends looking for authenticity, nature and calm.
Capacity: 4 people (2 adults + 2 children, or 4 friends)
🏠 Interior spaces (100 m²)
- Bright living room with TV corner
- Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, hob, oven, microwave, senseo coffee machine, kettle, toaster)
- Veranda bathed in light, ideal for breakfasts
- Master bedroom (double bed 160×190)
- Children's bedroom (2 single beds) with games and activity table
- Large bathroom with shower
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🌳 The 1000 m² garden
Designed for families and groups of friends:
- Hanging nest swing
- Hammocks under the trees
- Volleyball net / badminton / petanque
- Veranda and garden furniture
- Fire pit area facing the fields, perfect for starry evenings
Le Ségala is one of the least polluted areas in France in terms of light — observation of the Milky Way guaranteed by clear skies.
🗺️ What to do in the area?
🏡 For families
🐾 Animals & nature (15 min max)
- Exoticamis (5 min) — small exotic zoological park
- Animundo (10 min, Villefranche-d'Albigeois) — educational farm with goat s, ponies, donkeys, dromedary, playground
- Ferme des Zazous (15 min, Montredon-Labessonnié) — organic farm, bread and cheese workshops
💧 Swimming & water
- Lac de la Bancalié (15 min) — swimming in summer, pedal boats, walks shaded
- Ambialet (15 min) — swimming in the Tarn, spectacular medieval peninsula
- Saut du Sabo (15 min, Saint-Juéry) — waterfall
🏰 Heritage & visits
- Albi (20 min) — Sainte-Cécile Cathedral (the largest brick cathedral in the world) and Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
- Château de Grandval (10 min, Teillet) — accessible ruins, panoramic view, great picnic
- Priory of Notre-Dame de l'Oder (15 min, Ambialet) — chapel perched Romanesque, 360°
- Cordes-sur-Ciel (45 min) — medieval city, Most Beautiful Villages in France
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- Cap'Découverte – upper part (30 min, Le Garric) — bouncy castles, mini-golf, treeless adventure course (note: the water sports centre is closed)
- Adventure Park (25 min, Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy) — tree climbing for all ages, zip lines, catapult
- Sammy Park (15 min, Puygouzon) or ZIG and Company (15 min, Albi) — indoor children's parks, ideal for rainy days
- Albi Kart Experience (20 min) — karting on the Albi circuit
- Arifat Waterfalls (15 min) — short family hike to a waterfall
- Museum of the Saut du Tarn (15 min, Saint-Juéry) — industrial tour suitable for children
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PGJyPg- Centre Équestre de la Palatié (12 min, Saint-Juéry) — lessons and rides, family atmosphere
- Autanet stables (10 min, Cunac) — equine therapy, sessions adapted to children with disabilities
🚴 Family cycling
- V85 Tarn Valley cycle route — access to Ambialet (15 min) then 45 km of track to Trébas
- Electric bike rental possible in Trébas (Locanoë base)
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💦 White water & swimming
- Ambialet canoe-kayak base (15 min) — descents of the Tarn (9 to 13 km), accessible and fun level
- Stand-up paddle at the Bancalié lake
- Wild swimming spots on the Tarn between Ambialet and Trébas
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- Arifat waterfalls (15 min) — one of the most beautiful walks in the Tarn
- Tour of the Bancalié lake — 10 km loop, easy level, superb views
- Trail of the 3 Streams and Lou Cami de Theoullet — directly from the hamlet
- Sidobre (40 min, Burlats) — unique granite landscapes, Rivière de Rochers, rocky chaos
🚴 Cycling / Mountain biking
- cycle route V85 Vallée du Tarn (Albi → Trébas, 45 km) — access to Ambialet (15 min), e-bike rental in Trébas
- GR736 and mountain bike trails directly from the hamlet
🎯 Sensations
- Paintball Albi (10 min, Fréjairolles) — 5 ha of land, varied courses
- Albi Kart Experience (20 min) — karting on the Albi circuit
- Aventure Parc (25 min, Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy) — tree climbing for adults with human catapult and giant zip line
- Fishing on the Tarn and the Dadou
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- Centre Équestre de la Palatié (12 min, Saint-Juéry) — horseback riding in the Tarn countryside
🏰 Heritage & culture
- Albi (20 min) — Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, bars and restaurants on the banks of the Tarn
- Cordes-sur-Ciel (45 min) — medieval city
- Lautrec (30 min) — hilltop village, capital of pink garlic (festival at the beginning of August)
- Château de Castelnau-de-Lévis (25 min) — ruins with a view of the valley of the Tarn
🍷 Oenology
- Gaillac vineyard (40 min) — Gayrel Cellars, Domaine Duffau, Maison des Vins de Gaillac
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🔥 The plus: the brazier
After an intense day, evening by the fire facing the fields, under the stars of the Ségala.
🛒 Practical on a daily basisPGJyPg
10 minutes in Villefranche-d'Albigeois:
- Épicerie UTILE — daily groceries, open 7 days a week
- Bessière Matériaux — hardware for small repairs
- Restaurant Le Vieux Cabaret (formerly Le Grand Chêne) — traditional French cuisine
- Pizzeria Azure Bleu — homemade pizzas takeaway
- Hotel-restaurant Le Barry
⭐ Facilities included
Wifi, TV, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine, BBQ, brazier, private parking, bed linen and towels provided, welcome kit.
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Traveller access
Guests have exclusive use of the entire house during their stay.
🏠 Entire accommodation: living room, kitchen, veranda, master bedroom, children's bedroom, bathroom and WC.PGJyPg�PGJyPg 🌳 Entire garden of 1000 m²: covered terrace, brazier area, swing, hammocks, volleyball net, BBQ.PGJyPg�PGJyPg 🅿️ Private parking free of charge in front of the house.
🔑 Arrival: Keys collected in person upon arrival. In case of late arrival, a secure key box can be made available (code communicated the day before).
📞 Availability: we remain reachable 7 days a week by phone or message for any questions during your stay, while respecting your privacy.
Other remarks
🚗 Car essential: the house is located in the countryside of Ségala. No public transport serves the hamlet. A car is required to access the house AND to fully enjoy the region (shops 10 minutes away, Albi 20 minutes away, tourist sites all accessible by car). Private parking on site.
🌳 Unfenced garden: the garden is not enclosed. Please keep an eye out for young children and pets who should not be left unattended outside.
🔥 Brazier and BBQ: use at your own risk. Never leave a fire unattended, check the prefectural decrees in force (prohibition possible in summer).
📞 Reachable 7 days a week: we remain at your disposal for any questions before or during your stay.
