エスプラ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

Nice view near this bridge, before the climb!

This magnificent little village is located on a height. The brick terraces of the southern part of the city overlook the Pyrenees and offer splendid sunsets. Carla-Bayle owes its name to the French philosopher Pierre Bayle, born in the village in 1647. He was a scholar and a thinker mixing skepticism and rationalism. He is the author of the famous historical and critical dictionary of 1697 which announces the spirit of the Enlightenment. So much so that encyclopaedists will hail Bayle as one of their inspirations. Here is one of his famous quotes: "The more we study man, the more we know that pride is his dominant passion, and that it affects greatness even in the saddest misery." Come stroll through the streets of Carla, you won't regret it.

High Ridge Road with super views

A short but steep climb out of the town of Bonnac in order to get from the Airège valley towards the ridge. Simply following the D36. The beginning is around 12 %, then it gets better.

A nice, easy route form Beaumont sur Lèze towards Saint Ybar. The route roughly follows the river Lèze (D74) and is a very nice alternative for the busy D4 which runs on the other side of the river and is mainly used by cars and trucks.

On the Heights of Lescousse, a beautiful open view on a small quiet road, without cars.

A nice, quiet, alternative route from Beaumont towards Lezat. Easy cycling, nice field, especially when they are covered with sunflowers. Much better then the busy D4, which follows roughly the same route.

Nice, easy route east of the river Lèze. Great landscape with almost no traffic. Follow D74 from Beaumont-sur-Lèze, all the way to Saint-Ybars.