Castres
Commune in France
Castres is the sole subprefecture of the Tarn department in the Occitanie region in Southern France. It lies in the former province of Languedoc, although not in the former region of Languedoc-Roussillon. In 2018, the commune had a population of... Wikipedia
INSEE/Postal code: 81065 /81100
Area: 37.9 mi²
Population: 41,483 (2015)
Area1: 98.17 km2 (37.90 sq mi)
Department: Tarn
Elevation: 151–367 m (495–1,204 ft); (avg. 170 m or 560 ft)
Region: Occitania
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The highlight of a visit to Castres is undoubtedly the view of the houses along the River Agout, a very pretty row of houses which were once home to leather ...
In Castres, you'll enjoy: · Taking a boat trip in a “coche d'eau” (barge) on the River Agout, lined with the old pastel-coloured houses of tanners, weavers and ...