Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe brings together several themes for a stay: the history of the Bastide and Castella, notable landmarks and a location on two rivers. Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe combines the history of the Bastide and Castella with notable landmarks and its location on the Agout and Tarn rivers.
Castella and Bastide: the town’s history
The ruins of Castella and the developed underground complex beneath the hill have been partially listed as historic monuments since 14 April 1994. The underground area extends for 142 metres and includes silos and defensive structures. The Bastide of Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe was founded by Sicard Alaman in the 1240s. The founding of the Bastide in the 1240s predates the 14th-century Pont de la Rustan.
Bell gable and bridges
The church of Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe has a monumental, 40-metre-high bell gable in the Southern Gothic style. It is the tallest in the Tarn department. Another architectural landmark is the Pont de la Rustan: this remarkable pointed-arch bridge dates from the 14th century and was once an entrance to the Bastide. The bell gable is 40 metres high and features Southern Gothic styling; the Pont de la Rustan was once an entrance to the Bastide. On a pointed-arch bridge, the arches taper to a point at the top; the term describes the shape of the bridge arch.
The suspension bridge of Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe is also one of the town’s notable landmarks and offers a beautiful view of the Agout River. The Pont de la Rustan was once an entrance to the Bastide; by contrast, the suspension bridge offers a view of the Agout River.
Rivers, nature and trails
Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe lies on the Agout and Tarn rivers and is part of the Natura 2000 site “Vallées du Tarn, de l’Aveyron, du Viaur, de l’Agout et du Gijou”.
For hikers, the GR46 stage from Lisle-sur-Tarn to Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe is a specific option; it is rated moderate. Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe is also a starting point for the Pays de Cocagne tourist loop. The GR46 offers a single stage rated moderate; the Pays de Cocagne, by contrast, is a tourist loop for which Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe serves as a starting point.
Cultural programme and getting around
The Micro-Folie Tarn-Agout is a digital museum featuring conferences, creative workshops and games. Conferences, creative workshops and games combine discussion, hands-on creativity and playful activities in the digital museum.
For getting around locally, the municipal bus network Le Sulpicien connects Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe station with the carpool parking areas. If your plans depend on this connection, check the current timetable.
Castella and the Bastide represent the town’s history; the suspension bridge offers a view of the Agout River.
Discover more destinations: Massac-Séran, Saïx, Cuq, Castelnau-De-Lévis, Montredon-Labessonnié, Labastide-Dénat, Les Cammazes, Villefranche-D'albigeois.
For the main travel overview: Tarn.
