Occitanie
Coaches et bus du Lot for your mobility and travel needs
With 13,191 kilometres of roads, the department has a road infrastructure that enables the deployment of a departmental coach and bus network to complement the rail network centred on Toulouse. Here’s a closer look at the Lot’s coaches and buses: routes, timetables, stops and practical information.
Maps of river tourism on the Rhône: waterways, ports and practical information
From canoe to barge to sailboat, the map of river tourism on the Rhône is a must for all river travellers. To make your journey easier, here is a selection of links and applications to help you organise your navigation on France’s most powerful waterway.
Map and list of towns and villages in Tarn (81, Occitanie)
Focus on the Tarn département in the Occitanie region, with a map and list of the towns and villages in the Tarn, its 314 communes and EPCIs*, transport, accommodation, waterways, some figures and other practical links.
On the roof of France, the fascinating tripoint of the Loire, Rhône and Garonne rivers
On the edge of the Lozère Cévennes, perched on the foothills of the Coste, lies an invisible crossroads where water hesitates between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, a unique place where raindrops choose the Rhône, the Garonne or the Loire. Let’s set off together to discover the Laubert hydrographic tripoint, that secret point where geography…
Maps navigation charts for the Rhône river
Mapping tourism and river navigation on the Rhône makes it easier to explore the river and prepare for your boat trip. Practical maps and information links to help you navigate the river safely and at any time of year, discovering an exceptional valley.
Map of dams, power stations and ports on the Rhône
The Rhône River and its basin are an important area for energy production in France and goods transport in Europe. Zoom in on the dams, power stations (hydroelectric and nuclear) and industrial ports in the Rhône-Saône valley.
The Montréjeau–Luchon railway line: reopening of the line in Haute-Garonne and the Pyrenees!
After more than a decade of suspension, the rail link between Montréjeau and Luchon is resuming service. This reopening, which was officially announced on 22 June 2025, marks an important milestone for transport in Haute-Garonne and Hautes-Pyrénées. It breathes new life into a vital route for residents, visitors and the local economy. Find out more…
The Canal du Midi, a world heritage masterpiece in Occitania
A short history of the Canal du Midi The Canal du Midi is an emblematic work of 17th-century French engineering, linking the Garonne to the Mediterranean Sea from east to west, from the Occitanie region to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its design, construction and evolution over the centuries tell a fascinating story, combining ambition, technique and…
Discovering the Canal du Midi, between history and greenways
The Canal du Midi, a 17th-century masterpiece designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet, links Toulouse to the Mediterranean over 240 kilometres, crossing locks, bridges and landscapes steeped in history. From its commercial origins to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it embodies human ingenuity, while at the same time facing up to contemporary challenges. This…
Le Cévenol: a journey aboard a legendary train on the Cévennes line
The Cévenol, or Cévennes train, immerses its passengers in magnificent scenery thanks to the engineering feats and historic infrastructure along the route.Discover some of the wonders of this legendary railway line, stretching from the Nîmes area to the heart of the Massif Central.