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Montgaillard
Skip unless you are hiking the Tarn backcountry: half a day to walk the village, see the neo-Gothic church and pass the castle in the woods.
Montgaillard is a quiet Tarn village of about 400 people, best known for its neo-Gothic church, a castle hidden in the woods and Sunday-morning honey market. There is no shop, no restaurant and no public transport beyond a liO bus. Come only if you are on a hiking route or want a slow afternoon between Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, trails muddy, market smaller)
- Airports
- TLS · CDG
- Nights
- 0
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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 Montgaillard17 ▾
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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 Montgaillard, 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; the only risk is getting lost on the hiking trails.
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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 · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (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.
- AirportTLS Toulouse-Blagnac (About 50 min by car via A68 and D999; no direct bus.).
- Getting aroundWalk only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the marketcheck€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedLe Clos des Galichons (B&B double), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedLe Clos des Galichons (B&B double), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedLe Clos des Galichons (B&B double), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €10 (≈ US$12) · Mid €30 (≈ US$35) · High €60 (≈ US$70)
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 50 min by car via A68 and D999; no direct bus.) · CDG Paris-Charles de Gaulle (TGV to Toulouse then car or bus; 5+ h total.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
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
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. 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 Apr (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Montgaillard: 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
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 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 only. The village is small; the church, castle trail and market hall are all within 10 min on foot.
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: 15 min
D999, about 15 min by car
UNESCO cathedral, Toulouse-Lautrec museum and market.
Cordes-sur-Ciel
goDoor to door: 20 min
D999 then D600, about 20 min by car
Hilltop medieval village with artisan shops.
Door to door: 15 min
D999 then D964, about 15 min by car
Bastide village with a square arcade.
Door to door: 20 min
D999 then D964, about 20 min by car
Fortified hill village with forest walks.
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.
Le Clos des Galichons
The only accommodation in the village; B&B with breakfast included. Address: 976 LA Mercaderie, 81630 Montgaillard. Phone: 05 63 34 68 25.
Albi or Cordes-sur-Ciel
15–20 min drive; more restaurants and hotels.
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
- €0–30 (≈ US$0–35) (day trip, no bed)
- Mid
- €30–60 (≈ US$35–70) (day trip, lunch and honey)
- High
- €60 (≈ US$70)+ (day trip, dinner in Albi)
Trip budget
| Le Clos des Galichons (B&B double)1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €30 | €60 |
| Trip total≈ €80 per person per day, bed included | €160≈ US$190 |
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2026 estimate in euros; day trip only. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Honey (Ruchers de Bohème, 500 g jar)Sunday market | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Coffee at the marketcheck | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi Albi → Montgaillardcheck | €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No restaurant or café in the village; bring food or eat in Albi/Cordes.
- Castle is private property; you can see it from the hiking trail but cannot enter.
- Sunday market runs in the morning only; check if it is on during your visit.
- liO bus service is limited; check the schedule in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- European emergency112
Embassy
Nearest consulates in Toulouse (check); embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toulouse → Montgaillard by car: about 50 min via A68 and D999
- liO bus (check schedule): check
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello
- Merci — Thank you
- Combien ? — How much?
- Où est le sentier ? — Where is the trail?
- Je voudrais du miel, s'il vous plaît — I would like honey, please
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 Montgaillard. 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–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, trails muddy, market smaller) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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