Discover Milhars

If you would like to include historic townscapes and architecture in your travel plans, Milhars offers several specific points of interest: the medieval old village, the historic village centre with its fortification walls and gates, the Château de Milhars and the Church of Saint Pierre aux Liens. The Route des Pigeonniers and the annual Fête de l’osier are also among the features that can shape a stay. When planning, bear in mind the different visiting conditions: the château is closed to visitors; guided tours of the old village are offered to groups of 20 or more by reservation.

The old village and its historic centre

The medieval old village of Milhars is laid out in a spiral on the slope of a rocky promontory below the feudal castle. It is also known as the “Village des Murs” (Village of Walls). This means that the village’s history is not represented by a single building alone: the hillside setting and spiral layout together form the described townscape. Those interested in historic centres can focus on this overall structure and distinguish it from the individual architectural features.

The historic village centre features horseshoe-shaped fortification walls, arcades, terraces and squares. The former fortified gates include the Porte du Ravelin and the Porte Haute. The walls and gates give the centre its horseshoe-shaped fortifications, while the arcades, terraces and squares add further architectural features. Milhars can therefore be appreciated not only through its château, but also through the layout and various components of the old village.

Château and church

The Château de Milhars was rebuilt in 1630, probably on the foundations of a 13th-century castrum. It is privately owned and closed to visitors. Therefore, do not plan a château visit. Its historical significance can nevertheless be placed in context: the information about its reconstruction refers to 1630, while its probable connection to a castrum dates back to the 13th century.

Another architectural point of interest is the Church of Saint Pierre aux Liens at the entrance to Milhars. It is a work of Flamboyant Gothic architecture dating from the 12th or 13th century. Together with the château and the old village, it offers a view of different historic buildings and village structures. For your travel plans, it is important to distinguish between the château, which is closed, and the church mentioned here; no visiting arrangements for the church are specified.

Route des Pigeonniers and Fête de l’osier

Milhars lies on the Route des Pigeonniers. The dovecotes there are considered important cultural heritage because of their architecture and history, and can be viewed from the public road. This part of the route focuses on architecture and history.

Every year in mid-February, the Fête de l’osier takes place at the Saulaie Jean-Pierre Barrau in Milhars. If you would like to plan your trip around this date, check the dates for the relevant edition before making your plans. This recurring event is a specific seasonal occasion, distinct from the historic buildings described as permanent features.

Visits and practical information

Guided tours of the old village are offered to groups of 20 or more by reservation. If you are planning such a group tour, take into account both the minimum group size and the reservation requirement, and confirm availability in advance. This tour is a different visiting option from the château, which is closed to visitors.

In 2026, the Milhars tourist and post office offers tourist brochures and visitor information. The Lexos SNCF railway station is 2 km from Milhars and is on the Toulouse–Capdenac railway line. Factor this distance into your own travel plans. If you are looking for hotels, you can choose Milhars as your destination and take your interests in local history, architecture or the Fête de l’osier into account when planning your stay.

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