Nestled in the Gijou Valley, surrounded by woodlands and meadows watered by countless springs and streams, the small village of Gijounet dates back to the 10th century, when it was ruled by two powerful lordships until the 12th century.
Afterwards, two consuls, appointed each year, were responsible for the village's administration until Gijounet was incorporated into the municipality of Viane during the French Revolution.
Gijounet is renowned for its "pesquiers", artificial water reservoirs used to irrigate the valley slopes and cultivated meadows. More than sixty have been identified and recorded, many of them still in remarkably good condition despite being over 200 years old.
Another local curiosity is Notre-Dame Church, built in 1872. Its bell tower, completed in 1890, houses a bronze bell dated 1655, believed to have come from the Château de Grandval, now partially submerged beneath Lake Razisse in the Tarn.
Today, Gijounet lies between Lacaune and Viane, along the former route of the Petit Train railway that follows the hillside. Visitors appreciate its lush green landscapes, peaceful atmosphere and gentle pace of life close to nature.
Don't miss: the 16th- and 17th-century houses, the Roquenière viewpoint, the Petit Train Greenway with its tunnels and viaducts, and the 9 km Malfayère Trail.
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Animaux acceptés : Oui
Sprache
- French
Opening
Ouverture du 01 January 2026 au 31 December 2026
Services
Equipments
- Picnic area
- Public WC
- Car park
- Free car park
Services
- Pets welcome
- Sales on site
- Motorhomes allowed