Vallée du Tarn

Brasc
 

Situation - On a height varying between 230 to 660 meters, the community of Brasc is divided between the plateau in the West and in the East, and the valley of the Tarn in the North West . The name Brasc mend in early days roasting house. In ancient times, in the occitan language it was called "pata negra" (the black paw) by the dark color of the soil. Poor soil, uncultivated, where one found chess nut woods and where one cultivated rye and later potatoes.

Present - the community is a pure agricultural area: pigs,  cows and sheep cultivation and the production of sheep milk (for the production of the Roquefort cheese) and cattle trade. Only one shop remains: a bar-tabac (a bar where one sells cigars). On the right bank of the Tarn you will find the hydro electrical dam of  La Croux. The first weekend of July is the village party with its traditional meal. A small camp site and cottages are awaiting you.

To visit

• In Brasc: The 15th century crucifix of la Tourelle: on the backside it is decorated by the virgin of the seven grieves and its pillar decorated with sculptured faces.
• The 12th century crucifix of La Placette: Christ on one side on the other side a niche.
• The 19th century church
• In the surroundings: swimming place on a recreational area with pick nick spot; opportunity to fish trout every Sunday morning from end of April to end of August.
• The chapel of Saint Dalmazy : on the left bank of the Tarn, ancient place of pilgrimage for the deaf and mute.
• Le Peyrou - the viewing point : beautiful scenery on the Peyrebrune, the mountains of Lacaune, the run offs of Larzac, the mountains of Lévézou and sometimes the Pyrenees.

To get acquainted in this area and learn appreciate its beauty, its charms and its variety, let the foot path starting in the centre of the village lead you.