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The Houses on the Agout Must-see
Former weavers' and tanners' houses with colourful façades overlooking the Agout river, much photographed.
See on the map →A city of art on the banks of the Agout, Castres is renowned for its colourful tanners' houses overlooking the river and its museum devoted to Goya.
Looking for things to do in Castres, places to visit near Castres or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Castres on the interactive mapThe 6 must-see places in Castres
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The Goya Museum of Castres
The second-richest collection of Spanish painting in France, set in the former bishop's palace.
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The Bishop's Garden of Castres
A French-style garden designed by Le Nôtre, adjoining the former bishop's palace on the banks of the Agout.
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The Jean Jaurès National Centre and Museum
A museum devoted to the life and work of the socialist orator, a native of Castres.
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Saint-Benoît Cathedral of Castres
A 17th-century Baroque cathedral with a vast nave, adorned with monumental paintings.
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The Town Hall and Bishop's Garden
A former bishop's palace attributed to Mansart, whose French-style gardens were designed by Le Nôtre.
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