Take advantage of the rain to discover the cultural sites of the Montagne Noire
The Montagne Noire is rich in heritage and know-how. So when it rains in the Montagne Noire, it’s perfectly possible to enjoy cultural outings. The Brousses Paper Mill, one of the six must-see sites in the Montagne Noire, is a great place to visit on a rainy day. The last remaining paper mill in Occitanie, it plunges you into the age-old world of traditional paper-making. At the end of your visit, you’ll even have the chance to create your own sheet of paper! The Brousses Paper Mill also offers a wide range of paper-making workshops throughout the year, for all ages.
When it rains in the Montagne Noire, the libraries of the “Communauté de communes” also offer a pleasant refuge : quiet reading, events, meetings… a great way to spend some quality time, well sheltered. The Saissac library even houses some magnificent frescoes by neo-impressionist painter André Lagarrigue. A rich heritage well worth a visit!
Finally, exhibitions are held throughout the year in the communes of the Montagne Noire, in libraries, community halls and sometimes even in public spaces
To make sure you don’t miss any of the cultural events to do when it rains in the Montagne Noire, check out our online diary: it’ll guide you to some great outings, even in the rain!
Discover the heritage of the Montagne Noire massif
In the Montagne Noire massif, you’ll find plenty of places of interest to visit out of the rain.
In the Carcassonnais region, stop off at Montolieu to explore the Musée des Arts et Métiers du Livre (Museum of Arts and Professions of Book), as well as the many bookshops and art galleries. Also in the area, you can venture to the Gouffre de Cabrespine (Chasm of Cabrespine), the Grotte de Limousis (Cave of Limousis) or the abbey at Caunes-Minervois.
In Castres and Mazamet, the musée du Catharisme (Museum of Catharism) plunges you back into medieval times, while the Musée du Jouet (Museum of Toy) delights young and old alike.
In Revel, the ‘Le Réservoir’ cultural center takes you on a journey through the history of the Canal du Midi.
A host of other heritage sites await you in the Montagne Noire massif, sheltered from the rain.
If you take a look at the interactive map of the Montagne Noire massif, you’ll find plenty more heritage visits to do when it rains in the Montagne Noire!
Cocoon in Montagne Noire's accommodation
The accommodation in the Montagne Noire is designed to make your stay a pleasant one, whatever the weather. Many of them offer quality services that make you want to stay warm in your temporary home : board games, a pool table, top-of-the-range bedding for comfortable nights and naps, a library full of fascinating books, a fully-equipped kitchen for preparing the culinary specialities of the Montagne Noire… and sometimes even a jacuzzi and sauna for a real wellness break.
One thing’s for sure : you’ll have no trouble keeping busy on rainy days in the Montagne Noire thanks to all these indoor activities.
Take advantage of the rain to discover the cultural sites of the Montagne Noire
The Montagne Noire is rich in heritage and know-how. So when it rains in the Montagne Noire, it’s perfectly possible to enjoy cultural outings. The Brousses Paper Mill, one of the six must-see sites in the Montagne Noire, is a great place to visit on a rainy day. The last remaining paper mill in Occitanie, it plunges you into the age-old world of traditional paper-making. At the end of your visit, you’ll even have the chance to create your own sheet of paper! The Brousses Paper Mill also offers a wide range of paper-making workshops throughout the year, for all ages.
When it rains in the Montagne Noire, the libraries of the “Communauté de communes” also offer a pleasant refuge : quiet reading, events, meetings… a great way to spend some quality time, well sheltered. The Saissac library even houses some magnificent frescoes by neo-impressionist painter André Lagarrigue. A rich heritage well worth a visit!
Finally, exhibitions are held throughout the year in the communes of the Montagne Noire, in libraries, community halls and sometimes even in public spaces
To make sure you don’t miss any of the cultural events to do when it rains in the Montagne Noire, check out our online diary: it’ll guide you to some great outings, even in the rain!
Discover the heritage of the Montagne Noire massif
In the Montagne Noire massif, you’ll find plenty of places of interest to visit out of the rain.
In the Carcassonnais region, stop off at Montolieu to explore the Musée des Arts et Métiers du Livre (Museum of Arts and Professions of Book), as well as the many bookshops and art galleries. Also in the area, you can venture to the Gouffre de Cabrespine (Chasm of Cabrespine), the Grotte de Limousis (Cave of Limousis) or the abbey at Caunes-Minervois.
In Castres and Mazamet, the musée du Catharisme (Museum of Catharism) plunges you back into medieval times, while the Musée du Jouet (Museum of Toy) delights young and old alike.
In Revel, the ‘Le Réservoir’ cultural center takes you on a journey through the history of the Canal du Midi.
A host of other heritage sites await you in the Montagne Noire massif, sheltered from the rain.
If you take a look at the interactive map of the Montagne Noire massif, you’ll find plenty more heritage visits to do when it rains in the Montagne Noire!
Cocoon in Montagne Noire's accommodation
The accommodation in the Montagne Noire is designed to make your stay a pleasant one, whatever the weather. Many of them offer quality services that make you want to stay warm in your temporary home : board games, a pool table, top-of-the-range bedding for comfortable nights and naps, a library full of fascinating books, a fully-equipped kitchen for preparing the culinary specialities of the Montagne Noire… and sometimes even a jacuzzi and sauna for a real wellness break.
One thing’s for sure : you’ll have no trouble keeping busy on rainy days in the Montagne Noire thanks to all these indoor activities.
