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Prat Long
Labarthe Bleys
81170 Cordes
France
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This is a rural area and still retains an authentic feeling of unspoilt France. The weather is noted for its lovely hot summers; spring and autumn are perfect for walking holidays and in winter, the far reaching views can be spectacular.
The area is known as the Golden Triangle, from Albi and Gaillac to the south, and Cordes to the north.
Prat Long is ideally placed for exploring the many splendid medieval bastide villages and towns of the region. The spectacular rivers and gorges, the panoramic views across the Gaillac vineyards, the Gresigne forest and the many pigeonniers peppering the landscape are splendid features of this beautiful area.
The driveway to Prat Long is situated off the D600 at Bleys, about halfway between the small hamlets of Vindrac and Marnarves, and 5 kilometres north of the famous medieval hilltop town of Cordes-sur-Ciel.

This area is well served by good road, air and rail links.
The nearest  motorways are the A20 (exit 58 S.Cahors: exit 59 Caussade), or  the A68 (exit 9 Gaillac).
Toulouse and Rodez  airports have regular flights serving this region, and are both just over an hour away by car. Hire cars are available from both airports.
Toulouse has excellent rail connections to Paris, to the coastal resorts or inland France. Cordes-sur-Ciel has its own station at Vindrac making it easy to get into Toulouse, or Villefranche de Rouergue to explore the Aveyron, without taking the car.
However, to appreciate this area fully, a car is really advisable to make the best of your holiday.
 
The Pyrenean ski resorts are a good 2½ hours drive from here, as are the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. 

Approximate driving times to Cordes, not including breaks, are:-

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