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Location and how to get here
We are situated about 4 kilometres from the little town of Tanus, in the north-east of the Tarn Department, in the Occitanie Region. As there are many excellent websites describing the local area and the wider Tarn and Averyon Departments (see under the Region section of this site) that we will confine this webpage to practical information on where we are and transport systems.
We are situated about 4 kilometres from the little town of Tanus, in the north-east of the Tarn Department, in the Occitanie Region. As there are many excellent websites describing the local area and the wider Tarn and Averyon Departments (see under the Region section of this site) that we will confine this webpage to practical information on where we are and transport systems.
Although Le Bruel is in the heart of the Tarn countryside, we are remarkably well-placed in terms of transport and access to some of the most vibrant and interesting towns and cities.
Where we are in France
Here's a map, just showing the general position and a more detailed map is on Google Maps and from there you can click on Google Earth and explore the countryside. You'll see from the Google map how close we are to Rodez and Toulouse and their airports.
Satnav reference: enter Tanus and confirm that it is TARN 81. Our experience is that most modern satnavs will guide you to the hamlet. Our coordinates are:
Latitude: 44° 4'2.02"N Longitude: 2° 22'2.98"E
For a detailed set of instructions from Tanus, please see the Menu page 'Le Bruel Map'.
Travelling to 'Nichoir'
Please note that these are general notes and have not been adjusted in the light of the COVID-19 virus.
By air
There are two airports close to us - Rodez is about 40 minutes away, and Toulouse is around an hour:
Toulouse Airport is a large, international airport, recently modernised. For visitors from the UK there are flights from London Gatwick and from Bristol, and these have daily flights provided by EasyJet. Ryanair have now added a service, flying from London Stansted.
Rodez Airport: flying domestic routes to Paris, Lyon and Ajaccio and international routes to Brussels/Charleroi, Dublin and London/Stansted. Unfortunately, the direct route from London Stansted to Rodez, run by Ryanair, has now been closed until further notice.
Further away is Carcassonne airport, around 2.5 hours away ... but a very interesting drive, over the Black Mountains. Ryanair fly to Carcassonne from a variety of UK airports.
By rail
There are very good rail links to Toulouse, Albi and Carmaux - and from Albi and Carmaux up to Rodez, with train stops at Tanus and Naucelle (small towns within 10 mins/20 mins drive from us). For more information on rail links and booking services, go to the Eurostar and SNCF websites .
By boat
Depending where you live in the UK, there are a number of ferry lines for the crossing (including P&O, norfolkline, Britanny Ferries, LD Lines), and then a variety of road routes you can choose.
By road
The N88 runs just by Tanus, so only 10 minutes away from us. Over the past three years the N88 has been developed into a dual-carriageway - so the drive from Toulouse to Albi, using the new Albi by-pass (due to complete Autumn 2014), and then towards Rodez, turning off to Le Bruel at the Tanus junction is fast and efficient. The various road networks from other directions, linking to the N88, are all easy driving on the main route-ways - and if you wish to go on minor roads, then there are some spectacular drives to reach here. Modern sat-navs will guide you accurately to Le Bruel and we also recommend the ViaMichelin site.
Whether you are bringing your car via Eurotunnel or on car ferry, we will be happy to recommend a route down to the Tarn and, depending on your plans, might be able to suggest some good stop-off places.
General travel information
A comprehensive guide to driving in France can be found on the RAC website.
Where we are in France
Here's a map, just showing the general position and a more detailed map is on Google Maps and from there you can click on Google Earth and explore the countryside. You'll see from the Google map how close we are to Rodez and Toulouse and their airports.
Satnav reference: enter Tanus and confirm that it is TARN 81. Our experience is that most modern satnavs will guide you to the hamlet. Our coordinates are:
Latitude: 44° 4'2.02"N Longitude: 2° 22'2.98"E
For a detailed set of instructions from Tanus, please see the Menu page 'Le Bruel Map'.
Travelling to 'Nichoir'
Please note that these are general notes and have not been adjusted in the light of the COVID-19 virus.
By air
There are two airports close to us - Rodez is about 40 minutes away, and Toulouse is around an hour:
Toulouse Airport is a large, international airport, recently modernised. For visitors from the UK there are flights from London Gatwick and from Bristol, and these have daily flights provided by EasyJet. Ryanair have now added a service, flying from London Stansted.
Rodez Airport: flying domestic routes to Paris, Lyon and Ajaccio and international routes to Brussels/Charleroi, Dublin and London/Stansted. Unfortunately, the direct route from London Stansted to Rodez, run by Ryanair, has now been closed until further notice.
Further away is Carcassonne airport, around 2.5 hours away ... but a very interesting drive, over the Black Mountains. Ryanair fly to Carcassonne from a variety of UK airports.
By rail
There are very good rail links to Toulouse, Albi and Carmaux - and from Albi and Carmaux up to Rodez, with train stops at Tanus and Naucelle (small towns within 10 mins/20 mins drive from us). For more information on rail links and booking services, go to the Eurostar and SNCF websites .
By boat
Depending where you live in the UK, there are a number of ferry lines for the crossing (including P&O, norfolkline, Britanny Ferries, LD Lines), and then a variety of road routes you can choose.
By road
The N88 runs just by Tanus, so only 10 minutes away from us. Over the past three years the N88 has been developed into a dual-carriageway - so the drive from Toulouse to Albi, using the new Albi by-pass (due to complete Autumn 2014), and then towards Rodez, turning off to Le Bruel at the Tanus junction is fast and efficient. The various road networks from other directions, linking to the N88, are all easy driving on the main route-ways - and if you wish to go on minor roads, then there are some spectacular drives to reach here. Modern sat-navs will guide you accurately to Le Bruel and we also recommend the ViaMichelin site.
Whether you are bringing your car via Eurotunnel or on car ferry, we will be happy to recommend a route down to the Tarn and, depending on your plans, might be able to suggest some good stop-off places.
General travel information
A comprehensive guide to driving in France can be found on the RAC website.