On the outskirts of the Haut Languedoc Regional Park, between Catholicism and Protestantism, the birthplace of Jean Jaurès has a rich history.
Mansart and Lenôtre have left their mark on the Episcopal Palace and the gardens of the Bishop's Palace. Witness to the past of Castres, the old houses of the weavers, tanners and dyers reflect their multicolored color in the waters of the Agout river and give it a little Venetian air.
The city is home to the Goya Museum, a small but remarkable museum dedicated to Hispanic art. There are paintings by Goya, of course, Pacheco, a Picasso, Miro and some sculptures; we recommend the temporary exhibitions of the Goya museum which is often worth a visit.
Castres known for its rugby team, the Castres Olympique created in 1906, which plays at the top 14 and has won the Bouclier de Brennus several times.
Foie gras, bougnette, friesinat, respounchous, pumpet, nougatine, … You will not remain indifferent to the extraordinary culinary specialties of the region.