Place Jean Jaurès, Castres in the Tarn, Occitanie, France

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Planning a trip to Castres

Getting There — From Toulouse, there are regular trains each day (trip time: around 1 hr., 21 min.; one-way fare is 16.70€). Train information and schedules are on www.sncf-connect.com or call tel. 36-35. Shuttle bus no. 2 runs between the station and the center. If you’re driving, Castres is on N126 east of Toulouse and N112 south of Albi.

Visitor Information — The Office de Tourisme is at 2 pl. de la République (www.tourisme-castres.fr; tel. 05-63-62-63-62).