Domaine du Cèdre, a village of chalets in the Tarn
Reconnect with what’s important on the Domaine du Cèdre campsite in Rivières in the Tarn department. Located between Albi and Gaillac, this establishment rated 4 star is a member of the Maeva group. On this campsite with a human dimension, find a swimming pool and various types of chalet for a stay with the focus on rest, relaxation and exploring.
A haven of peace in the Tarn
On the Domaine du Cèdre campsite, the accommodation is spacious and suitable for your needs. You can choose from the three chalet ranges on the campsite, namely the 28 m² “Escapade”, 35 m² “Détente” or 43 m² “Family” chalets. The most high-end have a dishwasher and air conditioning (optional). Moreover, there is free Wi-Fi access in all the holiday rentals.
Once comfortably settled in, have a look around the grounds. You’ll discover the campsite swimming pool and paddling pool, so the very young can have fun and discover the delights of water in shallow surroundings. Around the pools, there are sunloungers with unrestricted access, and you can sit down here to flick through a magazine or for a post-swimming siesta. You can then lunch at the “Cèdre” restaurant on this Tarn campsite, in the air-conditioned restaurant or outdoor terrace.
As to services, on-site there is a grocery with essentials and fresh bread every morning. You can also use a washing machine or tumble dryer at the automatic launderette, or even hire electric bikes to set out to conquer the 26 discovery tours in the region!
Meet up as a family and make the most of the time together…
From aged 6, children can go to the Mizzi Club to learn the dance moves, do arts and crafts and make new friends to go and play on the playground, with a slide and inflatable structure. Sports enthusiasts can clash on the volleyball courts, or have a game of mini football, pétanque and badminton. Not forgetting the essential ping-pong tournaments! Come nightfall, festivities are on the summer programme such as theme nights and concerts.
To relax and unwind, head for campsite’s fitness and wellness centre, with a spa and sauna. There is gym equipment here to maintain your physical condition and improve your cardio. You can also enjoy a wellness massage or take part in a relaxation session with a coach!
In July and August, have a beginners wine and wine-making session with a passionate wine-grower, who both invites you to discover his vineyard and enjoy the wines with unique flavours. Near the campsite, numerous recreational and sports activities are suggested to you: canoe, pedalo, line fishing, treetop adventure or even a game of mini golf as a family and a nine-hole golf course for the most experienced.
An unforgettable stay between Albi and Gaillac
The Tarn department offers a range of landscapes with alternating wooded hills, plains, lakes and rivers. Take the hiking and mountain biking trails, to admire the magnificent scenery. A trip in a gabarre flat-bottomed boat on the Tarn river, will leave you with lasting memories. As will as a walk in Gaillac through the vineyards, or on the Circuit des Bastides tour between medieval villages built on rocky peaks and spectacular cliffs.
Look around the episcopal city of Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Sainte-Cécile cathedral having the appearance of a stronghold, the Musée Toulouse Lautrec art museum and the remarkable gardens. Visit the amazing fortified medieval town of Carcasonne with 52 towers, the inner and outer ramparts and majestic Château Comtal castle. Enter through the Porte Narbonnaise gateway and get lost in the alleyways or hire a boat without needing a licence for a trip on the Canal du Midi canal.
The Tarn is a land of contrasts and protected countryside but also renowned for gastronomy. Enjoy local specialities, such as cassoulet (meat and bean casserole) foie gras (duck or goose liver speciality) and confit de canard (preserved duck). All accompanied by Haut Languedoc wines!