Local Area

Explore Mazamet and its surrounding area

Interactive map and themed articles

Discover Mazamet and its surroundings using the interactive map below. Explore must-see sites, activities, and charming villages to make your stay at La Villa de Mazamet truly memorable.

What to do in Mazamet

In And Around Mazamet

Mazamet (population 12,500) sits in a stunning natural setting at the foot of the Montagne Noire mountain range that rise above the town to 1,200 metres and divides the Departments of the Tarn from the Aude.

What to do in Mazamet

Hautpoul This medieval village is steeped in Cathar history.

A short drive away

Within 15-30 Minutes

Within a short drive of Mazamet, there are a number of places to see and things to do in our Tarn department. Far from being an exhaustive list, we're always happy to chat to guests about what can be seen close by, or further afield.

What to do in the Tarn

Castres Colorful houses on the Agout river in Castres

A Day Out

Explore further afield

To help our guests gain the most from their stay, we have written a series of eight self-drive days tours that take in some of these must see locations, stunning scenery and beautiful architecture of the region.

A day out

Carcassonne Cité An hour's drive from Mazamet, Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Directions

How To Find Us

Centrally located in the Department of the Tarn (in the Occitanie region), Mazamet is within two-hours’ drive of five international airports and is also accessible by train, car or bicycle!

Find out how to get here

You've arrived! Geoffrey and Janice, the owners of La Villa de Mazamet

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Guests Say About Us

Tony Lam London, UK

La Villa de Mazamet is an absolute gem nestled in the heart of southwest France, offering a perfect blend of luxury, charm, and personalized service. The rooms are spacious, tastefully decorated, and equipped with plush bedding. Every morning, we were treated to a delightful breakfast featuring fresh local produce and pastries. One of the highlights of La Villa de Mazamet is the top-tier hospitality. The hosts are incredibly attentive and go out of their way to ensure every guest feels at home, offering helpful suggestions for exploring the nearby medieval towns, local markets, and scenic hiking trails. They genuinely care about making your stay unforgettable.

Anaïs Brunet Castres, France

Everything was absolutely perfect, with special mention to the excellent dinner. Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5

Oystein Haland Stavanger, Norway

Great family owned hotel in quiet Mazamet next to the montagne noire and a 1 hour drive from Albi and Carcassonne, less than 5 min walk from the train station with service to Toulouse. They offer dinner for selected days and this is highly recommended. Rooms are clean and well kept. A perfect spot for couples not looking for hectic night life.

Julie Montpellier, France

The owners are very welcoming and attentive. The rooms are very clean with attention to every detail, the sheets and towels are luxurious and smell good. Top quality bedding. The table d'hôte is very good, €39.50 EPFD. Must be reserved 48 hours in advance.

Alicja London, UK

Superb! A small boutique B&B run by a lovely couple. The place is beautiful and also has a small spa. Food is prepared by the lady of the house and it is AMAZING.

Natthida Cotawong Phuket, Thailand

We had an amazing stay at the villa de Mazamet. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Lovely house and bedroom, delicious food and super nice hosts. Many outdoor activities as well so we never had time to get bored. Thank you Janice and Geoffrey! See you soon hopefully.

Selina Sma Melbourne, Australia

Amazing little bed and breakfast! Geoffrey and Janice made sure we were well accommodated. We could not fault them for their attention to detail. We had a lovely stay. Thank you for your exceptional hospitality!

Marion A. Toulouse, France

We had a wonderful long weekend at La Villa de Mazamet. Thank you for this lovely break from our daily routine. Also enjoy the Table d'hôtes, it was excellent!