Discover Caussade: Culture, Nature and Straw Hat History

Caussade offers a range of themes to explore on a trip: historic buildings, the history of the straw hat, and nature and leisure activities at Parc de la Lère de Caussade-Monteils. If you are looking for a hotel, you can start by considering which of these themes you would like to shape your stay. The differences below will help you get your bearings in the town and plan your trip.

Getting There and Planning Your Trip

You can reach Caussade by car via exit 59 on the A20 motorway. If travelling by train, there is a centrally located SNCF station with a TER connection on the Toulouse–Brive line. This gives you two specific transport connections to consider when planning your trip. Check road conditions before driving and current train services before travelling by rail. When choosing a hotel, you can start with your travel plans and then decide whether you would like to focus your stay more on the historic buildings, the straw hat history, or the activities at Parc de la Lère.

Caussade’s Architectural History

The Fontaine Eugénie was built in 1860 in the Second Empire style. It brings together a specific period of construction and a particular architectural style. The church of Saint-Pierre-de-Milhac offers a different historical perspective: it was built on the ruins of an important ancient site. The two buildings therefore highlight different aspects—the Second Empire architecture of the fountain and the ancient site that preceded the church.

The Tour d’Arles also adds to Caussade’s architectural history. It was built in the third quarter of the 13th century and has been classified as a Monument historique since 1989. The construction date and the classification are two distinct milestones: the former places its construction in the Middle Ages, while the latter refers to its status since 1989. Together with the fountain and the church, the tower offers another point of interest if you want to discover Caussade through its historic buildings.

Nature and Activities at Parc de la Lère

Parc de la Lère de Caussade-Monteils is a protected green landscape and lake area. It contributes to the preservation and enhancement of wildlife and plant life. Facilities include children’s playgrounds, sports and orienteering trails, and picnic and barbecue areas. Other activities include mountain biking, hiking and horse riding, as well as a skatepark, wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding and tubing. The options therefore include both land-based activities and activities on the water.

When planning your visit, you can choose between activities based on your interests: walking, mountain biking or horse riding, water sports and the skatepark; picnic and barbecue areas round out the more active options. Facilities and activities may vary in availability. Check which options are currently available before planning your visit.

Different Fishing Options

Parc de la Lère has a family fishing area, a no-kill area for black bass, two float-tube fishing routes and a trout lake. These are different fishing options: a family area, a no-kill area for black bass, two float-tube fishing routes and a lake for trout. If you plan to go fishing, check the current fishing options in advance, as regulations may change.

Experience the History of the Straw Hat

L’Épopée Chapelière is a scenographic visitor experience in Caussade. It reveals the secrets of the straw hat and the history of Caussade’s hat-making industry. This theme offers a different perspective from the historic buildings: the focus is on straw hats and the town’s industrial history. If you would like to include this visit in your travel plans, check the current access conditions in advance.

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