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Église Saint-Jean Baptiste (Bretx) walks
Bretx circular
Visorando Member
7.09 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Bretx (Haute-Garonne)
At the beginning ofthe 12th century, the village belonged to the Counts of Isle Jourdain. A fortified village, which later became the property of the Kings of France, Bretx came under the control of various lords: the Faudoas family inthe 16th century, the Le Mazuyer family inthe 18th century and the Belbèze family before the Revolution. Bretx enjoyed prosperity in the19th century, as evidenced by most of the buildings in the village. After declining in the last century, the village is now experiencing a new boom as it welcomes new residents.
Walks near Église Saint-Jean Baptiste (Bretx)
Short circular loop around Launac
4.44 mi
+138 ft
-125 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Launac (Haute-Garonne)
In the 12th century, a castle and a fortified village were built by the Viscounts of Gimoes. The castle became the property of the Counts of L'Isle Jourdain. Launac was the site of the bloody Battle of Palot. After a period of calm, the seigneury passed into the hands of Toulouse parliamentarians, sparking a conflict over feudal rights. The inhabitants resisted and even emigrated for years. After the Revolution, the market hall and church were rebuilt, a school was created and the ramparts were demolished.
The banks of the Touch from Plaisance to Saint-Martin du Touch
6.71 mi
+43 ft
-72 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Plaisance-du-Touch (Haute-Garonne)
This long walk along the Touch, between the river, lakes, woods and meadows, is very pleasant, varied, often shaded and well laid out. It can also be done by bike. And, of course, you can walk shorter sections.