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Rabastens
On the Occitanie Rail Tour
Discover Rabastens
Rabastens is a true southern village with its plane tree-shaded square and picturesque market. It is set in an enviable location, between the River Tarn and the hilly slopes of the Gaillac AOP vineyards. The church is well worth a visit as it used to be an important stopover on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Must-see
Rabastens history is strongly linked to the crusade against the Cathars and the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and, as such, boasts an interesting heritage.
In Rabastens, you'll enjoy:
Admiring the view over the Tarn river from the Quai des remparts.
Comparing the opulent and finely-built houses of this winegrowing village.
Bathing in the Tarn river in the summer, on the natural beach at the foot of the Pont du Tarn.