Soreze Vacation Rentals

Within an hour or two’s drive from Sorèze you can discover sundrenched beaches, great shopping, wine tasting, local markets, picturesque medieval villages, wonderful scenery – mountains, gorges, vineyards, lakes, waterfalls, and much more. You can even take a day out to Spain or tax-free shopping in Andorra.
SORÈZE – The old village is classified as a historical site for its medieval streets lined by 17th and 18th century half-timbered and corbelled houses. Sorèze owes its fame to the Abbey-School. The history of this abbey is fascinating: founded in the eighth century, it became a seminary, then a royal military academy under the reign of Louis XVI, then the Lacordaire school. Through the quality of its instruction, this institution gave Sorèze an international reputation. Audio guided tours are in several languages. Walking tours of the village and surrounding mountains run in the Summer months.
At the gates of the HIGH-LANGUEDOC REGIONAL NATURE PARK, Sorèze is an excellent starting point for outdoor activities and exploring a region particularly rich in culture and history.
LAKE ST. FERREOL – (8 minutes from Sorèze) Constructed in the seventeenth century and covering 154 acres, this is the oldest artificial lake in Europe and was built to feed the Canal du Midi. The site includes an 80 hectare park, cascades, a geyser and shady paths ideal for walks, bike rides or picnics and the area abounds with tourist activities.
REVEL and its market – Listed as one of the best markets in France, this source of gourmet foods and wines is on your doorstep! You can’t help but work up an appetite as you stroll round the colourful stalls with their beautiful displays of delicious local produce.
Held every Saturday in the heart of the town, the market square is bordered by medieval houses with galleries underneath. In the centre of the square, a large tiled roof supported by a forest of ancient oak pillars and beams is topped by a belfry, once a watchtower. The town is famous as the capital of artistic furniture making. There are plenty of shows and events throughout the year.
Sorèze is situated in THE LAURAGAIS area. This is farming country and the home of the famous blue dye woad. There is a happy atmosphere about the place, in unison with its welcoming architecture – picturesque hilltop villages, lively small market towns, ancient stone farm buildings and dovecotes, all set in a rolling countryside of gentle hills, fields of sunflowers and waving corn.
RESTAURANTS
Bars, cafes, bistros, brasseries, pizzerias, and restaurants – in and around Sorèze, there is a large choice of places to eat. On the terraces of small restaurants or in grand establishments awarded Michelin stars, you can enjoy delicious characteristic specialities that reflect local produce - foie gras, duck, charcuterie and the famous cassoulet, all accompanied by excellent local wines.
WINE
Wine enthusiasts can gather in Gaillac as this lovely small town in the Tarn boasts a dry, fruity white AOC wine. This very diverse land also produces full-bodied reds, tender early wines and light rosés.
As you drive around the Gaillac area, you will see numerous signs reading "dégustation" which means you can stop and taste wines, and if you like what you taste you buy direct from the producer, sometimes at a significant discount.
YOUR HOLIDAY WEATHER
With an average of 2000 hours of sunshine a year, this is one of the sunniest regions of France. Temperatures rise to over 25 degrees C for between 60 and 80 days each year.
Spring comes early and has a feel of summer about it. You can still see snow on the peaks of the Pyrenees when the shoots of the sunflowers begin to grow in the surrounding fields.
July and August enjoy the warmth of intense sunshine with average temperatures of 26 to 28 deg C.
Autumn often enjoys the warmth of an Indian summer with wonderful September light and pleasant temperatures through to late October.