Revel: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

Revel is home to the central market hall, which dates back to the 14th century and consists of 79 oak posts. Rising above it is the Revel belfry, dating from the 19th century. A visit to the belfry offers a 360-degree view over Revel and lasts between 45 minutes and one hour.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Revel can focus their accommodation search on the town.

Le Réservoir presents an educational exhibition on the history of the Canal du Midi and its creator, Pierre-Paul Riquet, over 800 m². Visitors can also view the water regulation system beneath the dam in the Galerie des robinets.

Water and Trails

The Saint-Ferréol basin is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lake Saint-Ferréol was built by Pierre-Paul Riquet in 1667, covers 67 hectares, and extends across four municipalities in three départements: Revel and Vaudreuille in Haute-Garonne, Sorèze in Tarn, and Les Brunels in Aude.

In the area around Revel, the GR 653 at Lac de Saint-Ferréol is used by pilgrims on the Way of St. James. Stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing can be enjoyed at the lake. A 14 km-long cycle path also runs along Lake Saint-Ferréol on the towpath.

Further Discoveries

The wider region around Revel is home to several historic sites: the Abbaye Royale de la Rode, a historic site; the Chateau d'Aiguefonde, a château; the Abbaye de Villelongue, a historic site; and the Abbaye Saint-Pierre à Montolieu, a historic site.

Also located in the wider region are Tertre de Co de David, a summit; Pic de Montaud, a mountain; le Poumaïrol, a summit; and Plateau du Sambrès, a summit.

Other destinations: Saint-Mamet, Nogaret, Salles-Et-Pratviel, Argut-Dessous, Sainte-Foy-Dʼaigrefeuille, Oô, Montréjeau, Luscan.

To the main travel overview: Haute-Garonne.