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1. Musée Goya
The museum is in the town hall, an archbishop's palace designed by Mansart in 1669. Some of the spacious public rooms have ceilings supported by...
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2. Eglise St-Benoit
The most prominent church is an outstanding example of French baroque architecture. The architect Caillau began construction in 1677 on the site...
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3. Château de Castries
- It was in 1565 that Jacques de Castries undertook the first work on the castle. Effectively the castle belonged to the de Castries family since... read more
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- Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
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4. Le Centre National et Musée Jean-Jaurès
This museum is dedicated to the workers' movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its collection contains printed material from the...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Castres. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
