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Major city · France

Mirepoix/TarnMirepoix-sur-Tarn

Skip unless you have a car and want a quiet half-day walk by the Tarn; no shops, one restaurant, and the bridge collapse makes access harder.

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Mirepoix-sur-Tarn is a tiny village 27 km north of Toulouse, best as a short stop for the church, wash house and riverside walk. The 2019 bridge collapse cut the direct route from Bessières, so plan your approach. Most visitors spend 1–2 hours here, not a full day.

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Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
Airport
TLS
Nights
0

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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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Emergency numbers for Mirepoix/Tarn17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire18
  • Ambulance (SAMU)15
  • European emergency112

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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 Mirepoix/Tarn, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Sainte-Juliette-et-Saint-Cyr ChurchOld wash house (lavoir)2019 bridge collapseNature activities: walking, cycling, fishing
Airports
TLS Toulouse-Blagnac (About 35 km (22 mi); bus or tram to Toulouse city centre, then bus 304 or 355)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mirepoix/Tarn: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Feb

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

9 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

5 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Oct

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

Nov

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

Dec

11°C (52°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

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

Walk or cycle; the village is small enough to cover on foot in 20 minutes.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Toulousego

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus 304 from Balma-Gramont or 355 from Toulouse station, about 40 min

Base yourself in Toulouse and visit Mirepoix as a half-day trip.

Bessières

go

Door to door: About 10 min

Car, about 5 min (bridge dependent)

Shops, garden centre Solignac (one of the biggest in Occitanie), and easier access.

Boutx

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car, about 1 h 15 min

Mountain village in the Pyrenees; good for hiking but a long drive from Mirepoix.

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.

Mirepoix/Tarn village

No hotels; check nearby Bessières or Toulouse for accommodation.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€0 (≈ under US$1) (day trip from Toulouse)
Mid
€15–25 (≈ US$18–30) (lunch + transport)
High
€40 (≈ US$50)+ (meal at La Grande Recrée + taxi)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
No accommodation in village1 × 1 night × €0€0
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €1€1
Trip total≈ €1 per person per day, bed included€1≈ US$2

Stay in Toulouse or Bessières.

2026 estimate in euros; day trip from Toulouse, no accommodation.

Prices of common things

Lunch at La Grande Recréecheck€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
Bus 304 from Balma-Gramont (one way)check€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Coffee at a café (if open)check€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
Bread deposit (pain dépôt)check€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe village; the main risk is the collapsed bridge area – follow local detour signs. Watch for traffic on the narrow roads.
  • The bridge over the Tarn collapsed in 2019; check current crossing options before driving.
  • No bakery or grocery in the village (the bakery burned down); stock up in Bessières or Toulouse.
  • Limited public transport: bus 304 from Balma-Gramont or 355 from Toulouse, but infrequent.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire
18
Ambulance (SAMU)
15
European emergency
112

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Mirepoix/TarnMirepoix-sur-Tarn

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My bed tonight

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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire18
  • Ambulance (SAMU)15
  • European emergency112

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus 304 Balma-Gramont → Mirepoix: about €2–3 (≈ US$3–4), 40 min (check)
  • Taxi from Toulouse to Mirepoix: €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) (check)

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
  • Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
  • Où est l'église ? — Where is the church? (oo ay lay-gleez)
  • Le pont est fermé ? — The bridge is closed? (luh pont ay fair-may)

No ATM in Mirepoix; bring cash from Toulouse.

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 Mirepoix/Tarn. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add place pages for Sainte-Juliette-et-Saint-Cyr Church and the lavoir.
  2. Verify bus schedules for lines 304 and 355 (check).
  3. Add a page for La Grande Recrée restaurant.

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