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Lavaur
On the Occitanie Rail Tour
Discover Lavaur
Once a stronghold of the Cathars, Lavaur played a central role in woad farming in the 16th century. Did you know? Woad is a plant from which a blue pigment was extracted, then pressed into balls called “cocagnes”. This flourishing trade gave rise to the legendary Land of Cocagne, an area between Toulouse, Albi and Carcassonne.
Must-see
Lavaur is a city of character with a Languedoc flavour, with highlights that will delight visitors.
In Lavaur, you'll enjoy:
- Seeing the—one-of-a-kind—Lavaur automaton (jacquemart) ringing the hours in the Saint-Alain cathedral belfry.
- Chatting with local producers at the big Saturday morning market.
- Picnicking or napping on the Plô esplanade.