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Discover Revel and its places to visit
A small town in southwest France, founded in 1342 by Philip VI of Valois. Designed according to a highly organized grid pattern, the town is built around a huge wooden market hall, which still stands in the center of the square. The belfry overlooking it dates from 1834 and gives the whole place a slightly film set feel.
In the 15th century, Revel made a name for itself thanks to the trade in woad—a blue plant that brought fortune to the entire region. During the Wars of Religion in the 16th century, the town remained relatively quiet, allowing it to preserve many of its original buildings.
But it was in the 19th century that Revel really stepped up its game: it became a national benchmark in cabinetmaking. Even today, exceptional furniture is produced there, and several artisans perpetuate this expertise in workshops open to the public.
With its Saturday market ranked among the most beautiful in France, its charming alleyways and its gentle atmosphere between the Montagne Noire and the Toulouse countryside, Revel is a town where time passes well… but never too quickly.
Capital of Art Furniture
Revel is a hub of culture and good vibes at the foot of the Montagne Noire! Known for its lively Saturday market, its wood and marquetry museum, and its furniture artisans who make the town shine, it blends tradition and creativity without ever taking itself too seriously.
Add a good nature spot with the Saint-Ferréol lake, exhibitions, festivals, and a real atmosphere of a small, lively town center… In short, Revel is the town where it is good to stroll (and return).
Places not to be missed
Historical & cultural sites :
- Halle centrale and beffroi : The central market hall is one of the largest in France, listed as a Historic Monument since 2006.
- Church Notre-Dame-des-Grâces : This church, with its neo-Byzantine appearance, has been rebuilt several times since the 16th century.
- Fountain des Trois Grâces : This fountain is a replica of a sculpture by Germain Pilon, the original of which is in the Louvre Museum.
Museums :
- Museum of Wood and Marquetry (MUB) : retrace l’histoire des artisans locaux du bois et de la marqueterie.
- Museum and gardens of the Canal du Midi (Le Réservoir) : This museum traces the history of the construction of the Canal du Midi, designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet in the 17th century.
Parks & walks:
- Lac de Saint-Ferréol : ideal place for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking or simply relaxing with the family.
- Voie Verte de la Rigole de la Plaine (V84) : This 15 km greenway follows the feeder channel of the Canal du Midi between Revel and Lake Lenclas.
Vibrants headquarters :
- City center : The heart of Revel, with its checkerboard streets typical of the bastides, is bustling with shops, cafes and restaurants.
- Market of Revel : Every Saturday morning, the central market hall hosts one of the most beautiful markets in France.
