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At the heart of the Lauragais, at the crossroads of every must-see
The Hôtel Restaurant du Midi welcomes you in the historic centre of Revel, at the gateway to the Montagne Noire, between Lac de Saint-Ferréol and the UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi. This exceptional location makes Revel the ideal starting point to explore Toulouse, Carcassonne, Albi, Castres and Castelnaudary, never more than an hour's drive away. Unpack once, then let us guide you: every page below tells you exactly what to see, what to do and how to make the most of it from our hotel.
Our town-by-town visitor guides
Ten handpicked destinations around Revel, each with its own complete guide: what to see, what to do, distance and travel time.
Revel
The royal bastide town, its 14th-century covered market hall and its Saturday market, one of the most renowned in the region.
Discover Revel →Sorèze
Its centuries-old abbey-school and half-timbered lanes, nestled at the foot of the Montagne Noire.
Discover Sorèze →Lac de Saint-Ferréol
Swimming, sailing and shaded trails on this 17th-century lake, a masterpiece built to feed the Canal du Midi.
Discover the lake →Canal du Midi
Walks, cycling or boat trips beneath centuries-old plane trees, between locks and canalside villages.
Discover the canal →Castelnaudary
The world capital of cassoulet, its Grand Bassin on the Canal du Midi and the Cugarel windmill.
Discover Castelnaudary →Carcassonne
Europe's most-visited medieval city: ramparts, Château Comtal and Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, all UNESCO-listed.
Discover Carcassonne →Toulouse
The Pink City: the Capitole, Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Jacobins Convent and the lively banks of the Garonne.
Discover Toulouse →Albi
The UNESCO-listed episcopal city: Sainte-Cécile cathedral, the Berbie Palace and the Toulouse-Lautrec museum.
Discover Albi →Castres
Its colourful tanners' houses along the banks of the Agout, the Goya museum and the Bishop's Palace garden.
Discover Castres →Way of Saint James
A historic stopover on the Via Tolosana: the hotel welcomes pilgrims for a restful night's stay.
Discover the stopover →On the Way of Saint James
Revel lies on the route of the Via Tolosana (GR®653), one of the four great historic French routes to Santiago de Compostela. The Hôtel Restaurant du Midi is delighted to welcome passing pilgrims for a restful stopover, with an early breakfast available on request.
See the Revel stopover →Frequently asked questions about tourism around Revel
Which towns can I visit from Revel?
From Revel, you can easily visit Toulouse and Carcassonne (≈ 45 min), Castres (≈ 35 min), Castelnaudary (≈ 30 min), Albi (≈ 1h), as well as Sorèze and Lac de Saint-Ferréol, less than 15 minutes from the hotel.
Where should I stay to explore the Revel area and the Lauragais?
The Hôtel Restaurant du Midi, a charming hotel in the town centre of Revel, is ideally located to explore Toulouse, Carcassonne, Albi, Castres, Castelnaudary, the Canal du Midi and Lac de Saint-Ferréol, all within less than an hour's drive.
Is Revel a stop on the Way of Saint James?
Yes, Revel lies on the historic route of the Via Tolosana (GR®653), one of the four great French routes to Santiago de Compostela. The Hôtel Restaurant du Midi regularly welcomes pilgrims for a restful stopover.
What can I see near Revel without a long drive?
Lac de Saint-Ferréol and the village of Sorèze with its abbey-school are less than 15 minutes from Revel. The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, runs through the region just minutes from the town centre.