Here in the department of Tarn, one of France's best kept secrets, you will find les Lamas de Labastide. Situated in a stunning area encompassing the Montagne Noir and the Haute Languedoc regional park, this is a region of outstanding beauty with rivers, lakes, mountains and forests. It is a paradise for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Easily accessible from Toulouse, Carcassonne and Beziers, Labastide Rouairoux is a tranquil spot to base a holiday or simply spend a day or two. Les Lamas de Labastide is an organic family-run smallholding based on ecological principles, offering picnic walks, longer treks and Gite holidays.

Our Gite is situated in a traditional hamlet on the GR7 walk route, and offers a great base to explore the area, both on foot and further afield. Our nearest town is Labastide Rouairoux: it is a small market town within walking distance and caters for everyday needs. There is a friendly, helpful tourism office and a textile museum. Slightly further are the larger towns of St Pons de Thomieres and Mazamet. We have mountain lakes, Mediterranean beaches and the historic city of Carcassonne within an hour's drive. Just slightly further the beautiful cities of Albi and Toulouse.

Originating in the Andes and closely related to camels, Llamas are fascinating creatures. Gentle, friendly and easy to handle, once met they are never forgotten. Llamas are said to have a calming effect on those in contact with them. Traditionally used to carry loads and as a general purose animal providing fibre for spinning, dung for fertilising and meat for eating. Our llamas are kept for most of these purposes except that we don’t eat them!