Lavaur
A compact town in the Tarn department of southern France's Occitanie region, Lavaur sits on the Agout river and has a central core with cafés and restaurants. Historically part of the Lauragais — once called the "Pays de Cocagne" for its woad cultivation and agricultural abundance — it lies within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population10,148
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 31 km20 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Lavaur: quick answers
Where is Lavaur?
Lavaur is in Tarn, France, about 31 km20 miles in a straight line from Toulouse.
How do you get to Lavaur?
The nearest airport is Albi (LBI), about 34 min away by road. The nearest train station is Lavaur, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lavaur?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is May, with about 85 mm3.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lavaur?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 restaurants, 1 café and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Lavaur?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bruniquel, Montolieu and Cordes-sur-Ciel.