The town of Castres (81 Tarn, Occitanie) celebrates with a Carnaval with a difference – a Escapade Venetian! – As the Venetian theme suggests much of the action, including the opening ceremony takes place on the water! (Festa sul aqua)- see
Castres is the birthplace of the famous socialist leader Jean Jaurès and home to the important Goya Museum of Spanish painting.The town is probably best known nowadays for its Rugby Union (rugby à quinze) team, which is one of the top European teams. In this area the local wine is Gaillac.
Stay in the heart of the town in the Grand Hotel, which dates from 1909!
For more info and to check availabilty at this Castres hotel see Le Grand Hotel
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