Christmas gifts from the Tarn

Are you looking for gift ideas from the Tarn? Between the grandiose decor of the "Granite Mountains", the tasty products of the "Cornucopia of the Tarn" and the ancestral know-how of the Albigensian, there is no doubt that the Tarn will charm your guests and your loved ones. We took a tour of the shops of the Tarn and good ideas for activities to offer for Christmas, to help you prepare for the end of the year festivities. Here is our selection of Christmas gift ideas, typical of Tarn and the surroundings of Albi.

Opening photo © Atelier de Johanna

Sheepskin slippers made in Tarn at Dgrandiose

Christmas means winter, a season when frozen feet love to warm up in a cozy slipper. And why not slip them under the tree to give a sweet Christmas morning gift to those you love?

Grandiose, a Christmas gift to wear all year round

A comfortable slipper, a buckle sandal or soft flip-flops, Dgrandiose wool products are suitable for all seasons for the well-being of your feet. Blue, pink, beige or caramel, the varied colors match every outfit whether it is to stay warm on the sofa, or a walk outside. The complete Dgrandiose range allows babies, children, men and women to be equipped according to their desires and needs, with 100% Tarn sheepskin items. Spoil your loved ones with a cozy gift.

Dgrandiose, incomparable know-how for tanning woolen skins

Specialist in interior comfort, this family business relies on vegetable tanning with sawdust to offer the best to your feet. The reduction of chemicals and the absence of chrome in manufacturing allow your skin to breathe in a thermoregulating slipper , limiting bad odors between the toes. Take a look at the Dgrandiose website to find the sweetest Christmas gift this year!

Photo: © Dgrandiose

A stay in an unusual rental

To enjoy the natural spaces of the Tarn and the beauty of its landscapes, there is nothing like spending a weekend in the Tarn. If you want to give your Christmas gifts a touch of originality, why not offer a night in unusual accommodation. Consult our directory of unusual rental providers in the Tarn. Cabins perched or nestled in the woods, yurts, trailers... await you.

To make the most of your winter stay in the Tarn, here are our suggested activities, adapted to this season.

Photos © Cœur de Bull'

A hot air balloon ride with Atmosph'Air Montgolfières Occitanes

To enhance this stay, which you are giving as a Christmas present, you can complete it with an unusual and exotic activity: a hot-air balloon ride. Take the height to admire the majestic "Granite Mountains", contemplate the landscape as far as the eye can see from the plains of the "Cornucopia of the Tarn" or the castles of the Albigensian, here is an extraordinary spectacle, which will leave you to your loved ones memorable memories. Fly with Atmosph'Air Montgolfières Occitanes.

Do you like being as close as possible to the sky? Discover the pretty hilltop villages of the Tarn, read our article.

Photos © Atmosph'Air Montgolfières Occitanes

A spa or a relaxing massage

Winter is here, with its gray skies, gloomy weather and the cold that permeates. The end of the year is approaching and fatigue sets in. It's time to offer a moment of relaxation, it's a great idea for a Christmas gift, who takes the time to treat yourself to a moment? To take care of your body and clear your head, while sharing a convivial moment, think of the sauna, swimming pool and jacuzzi, massages and treatments, yoga and emotional liberation workshop… We have revealed a good place to recharge your batteries: La Grande Oasis and Mahaan Oesis.

Once perfectly relaxed, you are perfectly ready for cultural visits and the discovery of the museums of the Tarn, read our article to prepare your walks in the Museums of the Tarn.

A day at Ô Park with the children

The Ô Park de Castres is a paradise for the youngest. This play area is prohibited for over 12s! Tree climbing course, giant LEGO, ball pool and trampolines… This is a gift that children will love and parents too, because you can eat there and wait at the snack bar while waiting.

Photos © Le Ô Park

Take the opportunity to continue the day with a visit to the city of Castres. Read our article to find out more. And here is a list of good ideas to occupy your children, during a stay in the Tarn.

A basket of local delicacies

Crunchy Tarn, Navette and Jeannot d'Albi, Gimblette and Poumpet from the Black Mountain, or even refined chocolates… There is no lack of Tarn specialties and sweet palates have something to satisfy their greed. To compose your filled basket, we recommend the Chocolaterie Gayraud or the artisanal pastries of Atelier de Johanna.

It is good to offer to eat, but a small bottle to go with it can be a real treat. Read our article to learn more about Tarn wines (fr). Gourmets will even go to the discovery of the Wine and Chocolate Trail... Hmmm

A tree of life from Atelier Alizephyr

We offer you a last really unusual gift idea. A tree of life from Atelier Alizephyr. Far from a simple jewel, it is a work of local craftsmanship. They symbolize the vital force, from the origin to the development of life. These creations can be made to measure, but you can also choose a model that matches your loved ones and personalize it to your liking. Meet at Alizephyr in Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe.

Even more original, offer a "Wall decoration" gift voucher.