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Giroussens
Half a day is enough: see the Jardins des Martels and the old village, then move on to Cordes-sur-Ciel or Albi.
Giroussens is a small Tarn village of about 1,500 people, with a ruined castle, a panoramic view over the Agout river, and the Jardins des Martels botanical park. Most visitors stop for a few hours on a day trip from Albi or Toulouse.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot)
- Airport
- TLS
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Giroussens17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Giroussens, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe village.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTLS Toulouse-Blagnac (About 30 min by car; check bus or taxi options).
- Getting aroundWalkable village; car or bike for the Jardins des Martels (about 2 km (1.2 mi) east).Walkable village; car or bike for the Jardins des Martels (about 1.2 mi (2 km) east).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealDinner at a restaurant€20–35 (≈ US$25–45)
- BeerBeer (demi / pression)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Saint-Sulpice station (about 10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi from Saint-Sulpice station (about 6.2 mi (10 km))€20–30 (≈ US$25–35)
- Budget bedGuest house double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedGuest house double room, a night, per room€85 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedGuest house double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLS Toulouse-Blagnac (About 30 min by car; check bus or taxi options)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Giroussens: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable village; car or bike for the Jardins des Martels (about 2 km east).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Albi
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car via D631, about 20 min
Episcopal city with Toulouse-Lautrec museum; combine with Giroussens.
Cordes-sur-Ciel
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car via D600, about 25 min
Hilltop medieval village; worth a half-day.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car via D631 and D964, about 20 min
Bastide village with a central square.
Door to door: About 35 min
Car via D631 and D964, about 30 min
One of the Plus Beaux Villages de France.
Door to door: About 20 min
Car via D631, about 15 min
Leather-working town; limited tourist sights.
Door to door: About 15 min
Car via D631, about 10 min
Small village; mainly residential.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre
Guest houses and small hotels; walk to sights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guest house double room1 × 1 night × €85 | €85 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Jardins des Martels entry2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| La Céramique entry2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €31 |
| Trip total≈ €171 per person per day, bed included | €342≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €12–16 (≈ US$14–19) |
| Dinner at a restaurant | €20–35 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Beer (demi / pression) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bottle of local wine | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Taxi from Saint-Sulpice station (about 10 km) | €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Jardins des Martels has seasonal hours; check the official site before visiting.
- Château d'Enjaux is a ruin – no interior access.
- La Céramique is open 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00 (check days).La Céramique is open 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–6:00 PM (check days).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toulouse → Giroussens by car: about 30 min via A68 and D631
- Saint-Sulpice station → Giroussens by taxi: about 10 min, €20–30 (≈ US$25–35)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est le jardin ? — Where is the garden? (oo ay luh zhar-dan)
- Je voudrais une table pour deux — I would like a table for two (zhuh voo-dray ewn tah-bluh poor duh)
English is not widely spoken; basic French phrases help.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Giroussens. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Jardins des Martels, La Céramique, Château d'Enjaux.
- Eat pages with last orders for the two or three restaurants.
- Golden-hour photo spots (viewpoint over Agout).
- Hostile arrival fixtures for TLS airport and Saint-Sulpice station.
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