France: Gaillac and Lisle-sur-Tarn
We take it easy getting ready to leave Albi on Wednesday morning. I prepare separate bags for our one-night stop this evening and for the four nights in the tiny apartment in Toulouse and then we pack up and drive to Gaillac. Here we park in the ample but unrelentingly sunny car park at Le Rive restaurant just over the bridge from Gaillac's Abbey. The view, as so often, is lovely. Unfortunately, the abbey is closed for restoration, so we have a look in the adjacent building where there's an exhibition of photos and paintings and a wine tasting area. Then we continue through the medieval centre and the attractive Place du Griffoul, and the church of Saint-pierre which then takes us towards Place de la Liberation. Time is getting on, so we complete the loop to go back across the bridge to the restaurant. The location on the banks of the Tarn, the decor inside and the food are all excellent. We have one menu formula express (a large kebab with sauce and salad and potatoes and a s...
