Seyre: History and Hiking Trails to Lac de la Thésauque

When choosing a place to stay, Seyre offers two specific points of interest: the history of refuge at Château de Seyre and hikes connected to Lac de la Thésauque. There is also a specific type of accommodation: Le Baylou operates as a holiday home for 15 people. If you are looking for a hotel, distinguishing between types of accommodation is relevant to your choice.

The history of refuge

Between 1940 and 1941, Château de Seyre provided refuge to 92 Jewish orphans from Germany and Austria. In spring 1941, the children were moved to Château de la Hille in Ariège. The move marks the chronological transition from their stay in Seyre to their later location in Ariège. Drawings made by the children during their time in refuge have been preserved on the walls of the Grange de Seyre. The history at the château and the drawings on the walls of the Grange thus represent two distinct connections to this period. The Grange de Seyre is closed to the public. If you are considering a visit, check access again in advance.

Hiking between Seyre and the lake

The “Vers le lac de la Thésauque” route starts at the Église de Seyre. It is 12 km long, takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes, and has an elevation gain of 58 metres. For planning purposes, treat the duration as an estimate, not a fixed schedule. Together with the route’s length, it gives you a specific indication of the time you can allow for this hike. Route information may change if the trail is modified; check local access information before setting out.

The Lac de la Thésauque and the Sentier d’interprétation de l’Agasse are near Seyre. A 5.6 km circular trail runs by the lake along this interpretive path, where information about the lake’s fauna and flora is provided. The lake and the trail are directly accessible from the Seyre hiking route. This distinguishes two route lengths: 12 km for the route from the Église de Seyre and 5.6 km for the loop around the lake. An approximate duration is given for the longer route; the loop’s own length offers a different basis for choosing.

A specific type of accommodation

Le Baylou is a renovated farmhouse in Seyre that operates as a holiday home for 15 people. This information is relevant if you are considering a holiday home as well as a hotel. The figure of 15 people refers to Le Baylou. If you are looking for hotels, it is helpful to consider this specific holiday-home option as a separate type of accommodation.

A time-specific look at the festival programme

The announced 2024 edition of the traditional Fête de Seyre was set to include a cassoulet meal, brass bands and an evening dance. The children’s programme included a bouncy castle, duck fishing and air rifle shooting. These activities relate to that edition; individual offerings may vary from one festival to another. If a festival is important to your travel plans, check the date and programme for the edition you want to attend.

Discover more destinations: Renneville, Cassagnabère-Tournas, Saint-Orens-de-Gameville, Ramonville-Saint-Agne, Quint-Fonsegrives, Revel, Bagnères-De-Luchon, Saint-Élix-le-Château.

For the overview of the wider region: Haute-Garonne.